SHINCO DU FICHEAU (11) wasn't fancied but returned from a spell on April 26 with a sound third in a hurdle (3600m) at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Before that first-up run he transferred to the Lucie Pontoir yard. Can continue the bright start to the campaign. KING OF FREEDOM (6) remains a maiden after 12 runs but last time ran a better race, finishing fourth in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Best form reads well and he is in the mix. ZINOA (5) made a strong return from a layoff last time out in a hurdle (3900m) at this track, finishing second when partnered by today's jockey Clement Lefebvre. Back in good order and looks likely to feature. WALKYRIA (9) filled a minor prize two back in a steeplechase (4200m) at Mont-de-Marsan then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten 2 lengths, in a hurdle (3900m) at Bordeaux. Expect the good recent form will stack up.