LOSANGE VERT BLEU (9) did fairly well when he finished third in a G1 hurdle (3900m) at this track two runs back. Less effective last time when 8 lengths away in fourth in a steeplechase (3400m) at Pau. Ideally placed to take this out. FRERE VERT (8) recorded a solid third 26 days back in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. That result was on the back of another minor placing in a hurdle (3500m) at this track the run before. Likely to be thereabouts. CHANCE DE BALLON (4) returns from a 137-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing seventh in a G1 hurdle (3900m) at this track, beaten 40 lengths. More than capable jumper. Ideally placed to perform well. KASADEPAPEL (5) opened the campaign with a respectable third in a steeplechase (3800m) at Angers then last start could only manage fourth in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne 17 days ago. Will be tough to beat.