COLOMBIERES (8) has been out of the money in two appearances this prep, both over the jumps. Finished fourth when resuming then was 29 lengths away in fourth most recently in a steeplechase (3800m) at Moulins. Sure to prove harder to beat this time. SUPER BEND (1) was unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3400m) at Compiegne then improved last time when he wound up in fourth, beaten 9 lengths, in a steeplechase (3400m) at Le Lion-d'angers. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest. MARIE VA (5) has been going well. Got the job done in a hurdle (3500m) at Moulins two starts back then finished second last time, beaten 6 lengths, in a steeplechase (3700m) at this track. Can turn things around. BEATRIX LESTRANGE (6) could only manage to finish fourth 54 days back in a steeplechase (3700m) at this track. That result was on the back of a solid third in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track two starts ago. Expect a return to form.