MANDARIN BASC (2) finished second two back in a steeplechase (3900m) at Le Lion-d'angers then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten 0.8 lengths, in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track. All set to continue the strong recent form. KISS KISS (3) was unplaced two starts ago in a steeplechase (3800m) at Compiegne then improved last time when she finished fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track. Certainly worth including. HURRICK DES OBEAUX (1) did a reasonable job when he finished third in a steeplechase (3800m) at Compiegne two runs back. Less effective last time when 5 lengths away in fifth in a steeplechase (3500m) at this track. Sure to be thereabouts. STELLOMAKER (4) missed the frame two runs ago in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Did a better job last time when he got the cash in a steeplechase (4000m) at Le Lion-d'angers. Expect the good recent form to stack up.