ILIVA DES OBEAUX (5) did a reasonable job when she finished third in a hurdle (3800m) at Pau two runs back. Franked that form when just 11 lengths away in third last time out in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Sure to prove hard to beat. DINOZAURE (2) returned from a spell last start with a modest fourth in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Sure to be harder to beat this time. JOSIE D 'AJONC (12) returns from a 98-day spell. Concluded the last prep with a minor placing in a hurdle (3600m) at this track, beaten one length. Must be considered carefully. HEDENN BIHOUE (4) has not been a factor of late. Last start he was out of the money in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. That came after he was pulled up in a G3 steeplechase (5300m) at Pau.