IRIS DES VIGNAUX (8) is resuming after a lengthy spell. Had just the one run last campaign, scoring in a cross-country (4900m) at Craon. Can return in winning form. SPEED DES LANDES (1) did a reasonable job when he finished second in a cross-country (4800m) at Lignieres two runs back. Franked that form when just 26 lengths away in third last time out in a steeplechase (4200m) at La-Roche-sur-Yon. Cannot be left out. POKER DE BALLON (5) missed the frame two runs ago in a cross-country (4500m) at this track. Was far more impressive last time when he grabbed third in a cross-country (4750m) at Senonnes-Pouancé. The recent form should stack up. HARDEQARDE (3) has been racing well. Saluted two starts back in a cross-country (4800m) at Blain Bouvron Le Gavre then ran creditably last time, beaten just a nose into second in a cross-country (4800m) at Blain Bouvron Le Gavre. Can turn things around.