CLAIM DU BRIZAIS (2) finds a nice race and is the one to beat. RED PANDA (4) filled a minor prize two back in a hurdle (3800m) at Warwick. Couldn't match that effort last time out, beaten 47 lengths into fifth in a hurdle (4090m) at Southwell. Must be respected. BACK IN THE BAY (1) resumed after a spell last start with a strong third in a hurdle (4110m) at Plumpton. That run was the first for the J P Owen yard. Will strip fitter and looms large again. CRYSTAL SPRING (5) is making her debut over the jumps. Returned from a spell last start and was 7 lengths away in fifth in a flat race over 3200m at Huntingdon. Sure to make her presence felt.