BOB BOB RICARD (1) scored in a steeplechase (3300m) at Doncaster two starts ago then didn't back it up when beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth last start in a steeplechase (3990m) at Newbury. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song. LE FAUVE (3) returns from a spell of five months. Has opened all three campaigns with a minor placing. Kicked off last campaign with a solid third in a hurdle at Chepstow over 3200m. Can play a role in the finish. ALIEN STORM (2) did fairly well when he finished third in a steeplechase (4070m) at Musselburgh two runs back. Franked that form when just 5 lengths away in second last time out in a steeplechase (3200m) at Chepstow. Expect the good recent form will stack up. FLAMELCO (4) finished fourth two back in a steeplechase (3560m) at Fontwell Park. Atoned for that run last time to fill a minor placing, beaten 1.5 lengths, in a steeplechase (3200m) at Ffos Las. Capable of a another forward showing.