KNICK KNACK (15) missed the placings in a hurdle (3800m) at Pau two back then did a better job to finish second in a steeplechase (3800m) at Nancy last time out. Best form stacks up well. HURRICK DES OBEAUX (1) was pulled up in a steeplechase (4000m) at Pau two starts back. Atoned for that run last time when he found one better, beaten 3 lengths, in a steeplechase (3500m) at Auteuil. Must be a chance again. KISS KISS (2) returns from a 80-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing seventh in a steeplechase (3900m) at Pau, beaten 39 lengths. Already a winner over the obstacles. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign. HIRSON (8) finished second two back in a steeplechase (3700m) at Auteuil. Couldn't match that effort last time out, beaten 24 lengths into sixth in a hurdle (3900m) at La Teste De Buch. Deserves another chance.