LECOSTO (3) could only manage to finish fourth 315 days back in a hurdle (3400m) at Aix-les-Bains. That result was on the back of a solid second in a hurdle (3300m) at this track two starts ago. Will take some stopping. LOUSTIC D'ERABLE (1) is yet to feature this prep. Finished fourth, beaten 6 lengths, two runs back when resuming in a hurdle (3400m) at Compiegne. Came to grief last time out in a steeplechase (3500m) at Auteuil. Must be given another chance. VOL D'ARGENT (6) kicked off his career 11 days ago in a flat race at Sablé-sur-Sarthe and did well to finish 9 lengths away in third over 2850m. Shows promise and is a leading player on debut over the obstacles. LE TUNISIEN (2) was far too good when resuming from a 149-day layoff last start, scoring by 15 lengths in a maiden hurdle (3400m) at Wissembourg. That run was the first for the Stephane Eveno yard. Capable of another forward showing.