KYROV (3) returns from a 201-day spell. Generally goes well when resuming, with four wins and a placing from six first-up runs. Kicked off last prep with a second in a steeplechase over 4100m at Compiegne. Looks perfectly placed to add to his first-up credentials. JIBSON (4) is a talented jumper who was pulled up in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne two starts back. Turned things around last time when he scored by 2.5 lengths in a hurdle (3900m) at this track. In the mix again. LORCAN (8) looking to improve on a last-start seventh in a LR hurdle (4300m) at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 5. Capable of taking this out. CHOUAN (5) returns from a break under the care of a new trainer. Hasn't raced since finishing win in a steeplechase (4100m) at Dax. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign.