HIRSON (9) is a very good fresh performer returning from a layoff of five months. Kicked off with a minor placing at Auteuil in a steeplechase when last in work. Looks perfectly placed to add to his first-up credentials. FRAMATHO (10) returned from a 107-day layoff last start and finished back in 12th on the flat at Senonnes-Pouancé over 2300m. Key runner - don't underestimate. CAPTAIN DU BERLAIS (6) is resuming from a lengthy break. Had just the one run last campaign, finishing third in a hurdle (3600m) at Clairefontaine. Can pose a serious challenge. MEMORIES (3) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, winning by 4.5 lengths in a steeplechase (3850m) at Fontainebleau. Hard to knock.