Willie Mullins has dominated the French Recruits this year, with almost half my list having his name next to them.

Give a horse to Paul Nicholls with a “1” in the form column and they are almost certain to be the favorite when they make their debut

He looks perfect for the yard, especially once he goes over fences and there is surely a decent staying chaser in there just waiting to be…

What we need is a story to lift the clouds, a hero to ride into the picture and raise the spirits. That hero could be David Maxwell.

I know its Arc week....but there is a decent Listed Chase today that's worth a look

"The best jumpers in France are making their final preparations for the big day. This card could be very informative"

My thoughts on a decent card over jumps at Auteuil, some competitive stuff, but I do have a couple of strong fancies.

"It’s a very controversial opinion, but I think Galleo Conti is overrated"