JIBSON (6) unfortunately failed to complete the course on his jumps debut in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne. Capable of testing this line-up if he sorts things out. AUTHOBELLO (4) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a hurdle (4100m) at Royan La Palmyre with today's rider Manon Doudard piloting. That run was the first for the Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Francois Pamart stable. Genuine contender with added fitness. NIKO HAS (5) returns after a break of three years. Last appeared when he did not finish the race on his jumps debut in a G1 steeplechase (5500m) at Auteuil. Quality flat performer prior to the transition to jumping. Comes here with definite top-three claims. PRINCE ANJOU (1) is very fit after two runs back from a break. Finished in the placings last start in a steeplechase (4200m) at Moulins after a good win by 1.5 lengths in a hurdle (3600m) at Argentan when resuming. Not to be taken lightly.