PISTACHE DORE (3) johnny Charron gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding and retains the ride. Looks very hard to beat despite the class rise. KING CONTI (4) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track with today's rider James Reveley piloting. Generally goes well at this stage of the prep, with two wins and zero placings from two second-up runs. Can feature again after that bright return. CHANCE DE BALLON (7) partnered again by Olivier Jouin who is building a great record when aboard. Will be hard to beat. RISK OF LOVE (2) is an in-form jumper who was very good last start, albeit in an easier race, taking out in a steeplechase (4100m) at Lyon-Parilly on April 19. Partnered again by Kevin Nabet who is building a great record when aboard. Genuine threat.