IVRESSE D'ESTRUVAL (3) returned from a spell last start with a strong third in a cross-country (4650m) at Mont-de-Marsan. Key runner who is expected to feature again. HOURVARI BOUM (1) did fairly well when he finished second in a cross-country (5300m) at Saumur two runs back. Less effective last time when 9 lengths away in fourth in a cross-country (6000m) at Lignieres. Must be respected. HEMEVOICI (2) finished fifth two back in a cross-country (5000m) at Pau. Atoned for that run last time to grab second, beaten 5.5 lengths, in a cross-country (4650m) at Mont-de-Marsan. Hard to beat if on his game. UNIKETAT (4) lines up for the hat-trick. Saluted in a cross-country (4200m) at Mont-de-Marsan two runs back then again got the job done last time in a cross-country (4900m) at Agen, winning with 3 lengths in hand. Impossible to knock.