APOLLON DU LUY (4) did fairly well when he finished third in a G3 steeplechase (3500m) at this track two runs back. Franked that form when just 9 lengths away in third last time out in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Sure to prove hard to beat. HACKER DU BERLAIS (1) has been out of the money in two starts this preparation, both over the jumps. Finished seventh when fresh from a spell then was 19 lengths away in fourth most recently in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Sure to be thereabouts. ALTURA (5) is an in-form jumper who was impressive last start, albeit in an easier race, taking out in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track on March 23. Partnered again by Kevin Nabet who is building a great record when aboard. Genuine threat. BOTERVIA DU KALON (7) unfortunately fell on her jumps debut in a G3 steeplechase (4400m) at this track. Worth plenty of thought.