Disappointing since imposing at Francheville mid-July, latterly 6th of 14 in a 2650m Alencon Class D last Sunday, and can be confidently ruled out

Pleasant 5th of 12 in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class E on 12 September. Handed a decent draw but, in this lot, will have too much to do

Finished a trounced 10th of 11 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E late last month. Has a good spot behind the car but others still preferred

3rd of 13 in a 3025m Montier-en-Der Class F earlier this month. Has not put a foot out of line lately and even though stepping up in category, is well-drawn and worth keeping an eye on

Faulted early, coming 6th of 12 behind HIROSS (2) in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class E on 12 September. Is plainly fully-fit and, with application, will be no easy touch

Won a Vincennes claimer before finishing 8th in 12 September race of reference, and again bites off more than he can chew

Quality mare that consistently gives her best, most recently 5th of 12 in a 2950m Le Mans Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is confirmed under these conditions and must be considered a live chance

Beat HERMES DE CLOPEAU (12) to impose at Ploublay 3 weeks ago before finishing 4th of 9 in a 3100m Nort-sur-Erdre Class F a week later. Breaks wide on front row but will still generate some interest

Won a 2700m Class F at La Capelle a fortnight ago. Fitted with pads this time though and more a minor place prospect on this occasion

Last of 15 in a 2700m Class F at La Capelle 2 weeks ago. Form may not be in question but his presence here is. Disregard

Returned to competition earlier in the month, coming 9th of 12, behind HIROSS (2), in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class E on 12 September. Sports pads this time and even from the back row, can win this

Lost his action in a 3100m Class F at Nort-sur-Erdre mid-month, but has otherwise been in excellent shape and, even from 2nd line, can make a big splash

Put 3 sanctions behind him when finishing 5th of 8 in an amateurs Class F over course and distance on 11 August. Not ideally-placed on this occasion and, even sporting a fresh configuration, will have little to contribute

Runner-up at Les Sables-d'Olonne before coming 4th of 14 in a 2200m Caen amateurs Class F 10 days ago. In better company this time, unfavourably-drawn, and chances limited

Oddly below-par in last 2, latterly 7th of 11 in a 2575m Agen Class F mid-month. Hind shoes off this time and, back line draw or not, can still make amends

2nd of 8 in a 2550m Dieppe Class F 2 weeks ago. Pulled a rough draw but won here 3 months ago and will not be far off the mark if William Forniglia successfully navigates the start