PISTACHE DORE (4) is a reliable jumper who was back to something like his best with a second in a steeplechase (3850m) at Compiegne last time out. That followed an unplaced effort in a G3 hurdle (3600m) at this track two starts ago. Likely to figure in the outcome. METASEQUOIA (5) returns from a 683-day spell. Hasn't raced since he lost the rider in a G1 steeplechase (6000m) at this track. Sure to be primed and prove hard to beat. KING CONTI (3) returned from a spell with a dominant 12 lengths win in a steeplechase (4400m) at this track last start. Generally goes well second up. Capable of another forward showing. KAPACA DE THAIX (2) is a fine jumper who has been relentless in recent runs. Made it three wins in a row last start when he scored in a steeplechase (3600m) at this track. That success came on the back of a win in a hurdle (3500m) at Pau January 19. In form and can keep the ball rolling.