Varying fortunes this prep. Failed to complete the course two runs back when resuming. Returned to form with a 3.5 lengths win in a hurdle (4100m) at Royan La Palmyre last time. All set to continue the strong recent form.

Finished eighth two runs ago in a hurdle (3800m) at Lyon-Parilly. Switched back to the flat and was again unplaced over 3400m at Moulins, 28 lengths behind the winner. Not sure he is up to this.

Yet to land a glove this prep. Two runs ago when resuming. Finished eighth at the latest appearance in a steeplechase (4200m) at Strasbourg, beaten 46 lengths. Likely to make amends.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3800m) at Moulins, finishing ninth when partnered by today's jockey Giovanni Boinard. Improvement in store.

Turned things around with a win in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil just 10 days ago after he eased out of the race two starts ago. Major player again.

Making debut over the jumps. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 2400m at Mulheim. Looks tested in this line-up.

Returned from a layoff last time out in a steeplechase (4700m) at this track, finishing sixth when partnered by today's rider Jan Kratochvil. Strips fitter and pay to follow up.

Saluted two starts back in a steeplechase (3900m) at Wissembourg then didn't miss by much over 3900m in a steeplechase (3900m) at Wissembourg. Cannot be underestimated.

Finished a modest 11th in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil last start. That came after she took a tumble two runs back. Cannot be ruled out - certainly worth another chance.

Returned from a spell last start with a modest sixth in a steeplechase (4000m) at Orleans. Others rate better.