Returns to the monte code after faulting in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E mid-June. 2nd at Vincennes last time in this configuration and must not be overlooked

Erratic but held his own to finish 5th to HORSY ROYAL (10) in Caen race of reference, but a repeat seems improbable

Last on 9 when preparing for this in a 2400m harness Class D at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 9 June. Boasts an enviable monte record, is barefoot for the occasion, and should logically finish close

Non-Runner

8th, behind GALLAGHER WIND (11), in a 2875m Class D here on 27 June, and returns to the track with limited ambition

6th of 10 finishers in a 2750m harness Class E at La Capelle on 16 June. Has monte references but in current condition is not easy to like

Has 2 races under his belt since the break but will need to improve on his 9th of 12, to GALLAGHER WIND (11), in a Class D under these conditions last week

Has hardly put a foot wrong in either code for some time. Is plainly in form and is not going to be far from the action

Left a good impression at Meslay before coming 8th of 10 finishers in Caen race of reference and will need to raise his game

Placed over course and distance before winning a 2450m Caen Class D, with ease, mid-June and looks main danger to HARDI CROWN (13)

Did not enjoy the best of runs in a Class D over track and trip last week. Has evident ability and can get a look-in if he keeps his mind on the game

Sanctioned in last 4 starts, most recently Caen race of reference, and can expect to have few friends

Made it 2 in a row when triumphant in a 2200m Vincennes Class D on 7 June and a similar performance would see him pull off the hat-trick

Not the easiest of horses to handle, and most recently came 10th of 12 in a 2825m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche a month back. Has previously won for Eric Raffin though and, on good behaviour, can pick up a cheque

3rd to HORSY ROYAL (10) in a 2450m Caen Class D on 17 June, after having won at Le Croise-Laroche, and once more looks competitive for a place in the frame

Last but one in a 2750m Angouleme Class E mid-June. Hard to knock when focused and unshod-behind but is being aimed a bit too high this time