Returned from a layoff last time out in a G2 steeplechase (4400m) at this track, finishing fourth when partnered by today's jockey Florent Bayle. Key runner - don't underestimate.

Returned from a spell last start with a minor placing in a G3 steeplechase (4700m) at this track, steered by today's rider Gaetan Masure. Generally goes well second up, with two wins from three runs. Will come on from that first up run.

Worth another try here after resuming over 4400m at this track in a steeplechase but lost the rider. Rates well and can bounce back.

Resumed from a spell with a disappointing sixth in a G2 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Sure to be thereabouts on best. Gets chance to bounce back.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 21 lengths into seventh in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Second-up record reads well, with three wins and zero placings from five runs. Can find winning form this time.

Finished seventh, beaten 27 lengths, in the G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup (5330m) last start so will enjoy a drop in class this time. Faces tough task.

Returns from a spell of three months. Concluded last campaign with a minor placing in a steeplechase (4700m) at Pau. Meets a tough field and others rate better.

Opened the campaign with a respectable second in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track then last start missed the placings in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne nearly three weeks ago. Hard to beat.

Missed the frame when fresh from a spell two back in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Atoned for that run last time to grab second in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Cannot be left out.

Resumed after a 146-day spell last start with a strong win in a LR steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Tougher task this time.

Returned from a 138-day spell last start and parted ways with the rider in a G2 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Tougher task this time.