KIRSCH PEPPER (1) saw things go awry last start when he failed to complete the course in a steeplechase (3800m) at Compiegne. Wasn't disgraced when second two starts ago in a steeplechase (3700m) at Le Pin Du Haras. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. KOUTOUZOV (6) was unplaced two starts ago in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne then produced a better result last time when he wound up in fifth, beaten 13 lengths, in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil. Must be a chance in today's scenario. SOPRAN LEGER (2) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a hurdle (3800m) at this track with today's rider Lenka Neprasova piloting. Second-up record reads well, with two wins and one placings from four runs. Will come on from that run and is worth considering. FLEURIEU (7) missed the frame two back in a steeplechase (3500m) at Auteuil. Atoned for that run last time to win by 7 lengths in a steeplechase (4000m) at Orleans. Expect the good recent form to stack up.