Races ARO Auteuil - FRA

Five-year-old gelding who is back from a break. Finished off last campaign when seventh in a hurdle (3500m) at this track. Looks safely held this tougher line-up fresh.

Did well to finish third two back in a steeplechase (3700m) at Pau but could only manage 12th in a hurdle (3600m) at Compiegne last time, arriving 21 lengths behind the winner. Won't find this easy.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a hurdle (3550m) at Fontainebleau. Improved and filled a minor prize last time in a hurdle (3600m) at Compiegne, beaten 9 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form.

Eased out of the race two starts back. Finished tenth last time, beaten 25 lengths, in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Confidence may have taken a hit.

Finished sixth the start before last in a hurdle (3600m) at this track then wound up in seventh most recently in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne. Ideally placed this time around.

Didn't threaten last start beaten 32 lengths and finishing 17th in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Can't see him playing a major role on latest offering. Unlikely to feature given current form.

Resumes after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign with a sixth in a hurdle (3400m) at Craon, beaten 7 lengths. Might need more time.

Resumed from a spell last start in a 3800m hurdle at Lyon-Parilly and was beaten 21 lengths into eighth. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.

Was unplaced first-up two starts back in a hurdle (3800m) at Fontainebleau. Improved and found the frame last start in a hurdle (3500m) at Moulins, beaten 2.5 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 28 lengths into sixth in a hurdle (3800m) at Angers. Will strip fitter but needs to go up a notch.

Not beaten far two back when third in a hurdle (3600m) at this track before missing the placings last time in a hurdle (3600m) at this track, beaten 17 lengths. Great opportunity to make amends.

Battled home into 11th last time in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne, continuing a poor run of recent form. Others rate much better and needs significant improvement to threaten.

Finished 12th the start before last in a steeplechase (3800m) at Cagnes-sur-Mer then wound up in fourth most recently in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Tough to stop on his best form.

Has been just outside the placings of late, most recently when beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth in a 3500m hurdle at Moulins. Finds a nice race and should be thereabouts.

Had just two runs last campaign and went to the paddock after finishing fourth in a hurdle (3500m) at Pau. Huge chance on the back of the form from last campaign.

Was retired from the race at Pau three months ago. Has shown some ability over the jumps. This looks too tough.

Resumed after a spell last start with a modest 13th in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Looks tested in this line-up.

Has been below her best for a long time and is now winless in 725 days. Safely held again when sixth in a hurdle (3800m) at Moulins last start and impossible to recommend.