IRIS DES VIGNAUX (7) was well in commission when fresh from a spell last time out and making her first appearance over the obstacles but parted ways with the rider on that occasion in a cross-country (4500m) at Le Lion-d'angers. Can be forgiven and makes plenty of appeal. KLITCHKO DE BELAIR (1) did a reasonable job when he finished second in a cross-country (4600m) at Le Pin Du Haras two runs back. Less effective last time when 6 lengths away in fifth in a cross-country (4750m) at Senonnes-Pouancé. Hard to fault on his best form. SPEED DES LANDES (4) did a reasonable job when he finished third in a steeplechase (4200m) at La-Roche-sur-Yon two runs back. Franked that form when just 7 lengths away in third last time out in a cross-country (4500m) at Le Lion-d'angers. Expect the good recent form will stack up. HILLICO CONTI (6) returns from a 65-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing seventh in a cross-country (4700m) at Compiegne, beaten 15 lengths. Already a winner over the ob