Did a good job to finish second two back in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil but could only manage fourth in a steeplechase (3800m) at Compiegne last time, arriving 5.5 lengths behind the winner. Major player.

Back from a 173-day break. Finished off last campaign when tenth in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil, beaten 66 lengths. Can return in top form.

Scored two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at Morlaix then had an off-day last time when he finished fourth in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Hard to fault on his best form and must be respected.

In the money two runs ago in a steeplechase (4200m) at Meslay-du-Maine. Repeated the dose last time when second in a steeplechase (4200m) at Fougeres, beaten 2 lengths. Prospects look very bright.

Was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 17 lengths into fourth in a steeplechase (4200m) at Toulouse. Has the ability to test the top fancies.

Last start ran in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil but was eased out of it. Capable enough and can figure in the finish.

Finished seventh two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at this track. Bounced back last time to grab second in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Set to continue the resurgent form.

First-up here. Doesn't generally fire early on and tends to do his best work deeper into a campaign. Will be improved on the run but bold showing expected fresh.

Finished fifth two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at this track then again missed out in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track last start. Won't find this easy.

Finished eighth two runs ago in a steeplechase (4200m) at La-Roche-sur-Yon. Bounced back last time when he filled a minor placing in a steeplechase (4200m) at La-Roche-sur-Yon. Hard to have despite recent form.

Has shown little in two efforts since resuming this time in. Fitter again but looks tested on current form.

Has not struck a blow this prep. Two runs back when resuming. Finished fourth at the latest appearance in a steeplechase (3600m) at Meral, beaten 9 lengths. Confidence may have taken a hit.

Finds it hard to win and facing a drought of four years but wasn't far away last start when third, beaten 5 lengths, in a steeplechase (3700m) at Auteuil. Has ability but happy to pass.