ITAL CONTI (5) is looking to improve on a last-start eighth in a G3 hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil on February 24. Felix De Giles gets the best out of this seven-year-old gelding and retains the ride. Deserves top billing. KANDALIUS (7) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a steeplechase (3800m) at this track with today's rider Gwen Richard piloting. Has ability and strips fitter. Worth including. DIYASHAL (6) returns after a spell of four months. Opened the last campaign with a solid second in a 2500m flat race at Argentan, beaten 8 lengths. Overall first-up record reads well, with three placings from five runs. Has found the right race and can play a major role. IMPERIAL MAG (3) saw things go awry last start when he failed to complete the course in a steeplechase (4700m) at Pau. Was only 5 lengths from the winner when second two runs back in a steeplechase (4700m) at Pau.