Mixed luck of late. Two starts back found a couple better in a steeplechase (3450m) at Compiegne. Big change in fortune last start when he took a tumble in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne. Big task ahead.

Made a winning return from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (3850m) at Fontainebleau, partnered by today's rider James Reveley. Second-up record reads well, with three wins and one placings from six runs.

Back after a spell of three months. Improved on a mediocre 7 in a hurdle (3800m) at Pau with a solid minor placing in a hurdle (3800m) at Pau at the final run of last prep. Definite threat.

Returns from a spell. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne, beaten 22 lengths. Reliable type with three jumps wins to his name. Key runner while fresh.

Resuming today. Yet to win fresh and generally needs a run or two to find his best form. Others rate better this time.

Returns from a 180-day spell. Started just once when last in work and was successful in a steeplechase (4300m) at Pontchateau, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Genuine jumper with three wins to his name from eight appearances.

Back from a break of 11 months. Wound up last campaign with a fourth in a hurdle (3800m) at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Capable and looks a top-three chance.

Yet to find form after two runs this time in work. Finished eighth, beaten 11 lengths, two runs back when resuming in a steeplechase (4500m) at Lignieres. Took a tumble last time out in a steeplechase (3900m) at Le Lion-d'angers.

First-up since January 4. Recorded two wins from six starts last preparation, finishing it off with a ninth in a LR hurdle (4300m) at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Looks a winning chance.

Finished fourth two runs ago in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil then finished sixth most recently in a hurdle (3900m) at Auteuil. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Yet to find the frame in two runs this time in work. Resumed with a eighth in a hurdle (3800m) at Lyon-Parilly then was 15 lengths adrift in a hurdle (3900m) at Auteuil nearly three weeks ago. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.

Failed to finish at the final run last campaign over 4100m at Pau. Expected to struggle against these.

Finished a modest fourth in a steeplechase (3900m) at Morlaix last start. That came after she pulled up two runs ago. Looks to have the job ahead.