FRENCH BARON (9) did fairly well when he finished third in a hurdle (3600m) at this track two runs back. Less effective last time when 6 lengths away in fifth in a hurdle (3600m) at this track. Sure to prove hard to beat. MASTER NONANTAIS (8) returned from a spell last start with a strong third in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Key runner - don't underestimate. UNDENIABLE ALIBI (2) did fairly well when he finished second in a hurdle (3800m) at Lyon-Parilly two runs back. Less effective last time when 7 lengths away in sixth in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Cannot be dismissed. POLYRISK (6) resumed after a spell last start with a modest fifth in a hurdle (3800m) at Compiegne. Before that first-up run he made the move to the Francis Alloncle stable. Expecting plenty of improvement.