JAGUAR DU BERLAIS (3) looking to improve on a last-start sixth in a LR hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil on June 10 2023. Looks very hard to beat in this easier contest. JEUNE SOLDAT (4) returns from a 93-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing tenth in a hurdle (3800m) at Pau, beaten 30 lengths. Already a winner over the obstacles. Ideally placed to run well. I AM SOVEREIGN (7) returns from a 291-day spell and has switched to the Mathieu Pitart stable. Made just the one appearance when last in work and was fifth in a hurdle (3600m) at Clairefontaine, beaten 3 lengths. Sure to be improved on just the one try over the jumps. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign. HISO (5) returns after nearly two years in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a victory in a 3900m steeplechase at Gemozac by half a length. Over the break has gone to the Andre Sannier yard. Reliable jumper with six wins to his name from 12 starts. Sure to be about the mark.