Valiant 4th of 11 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne 3 weeks ago. Never easy to gauge but is useful when focused and can pick up a thin slice of the pie

Has struggled since being stepped up in category, most recently 7th of 13 to KEEGAN DE PARNIERE (9) in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E earlier this month. Hind shoes off this time but others still preferred

Took no time opening his monte account, dominating a 2450m Caen Class F a week ago. Takes on some better colts this time but is a progressive trotter and will be expected to apply the pressure on KAVALO BELLO (11)

Superb in this branch of the business, latterly winning a 2700m Graignes Class F with ease earlier in the month. Has earned the right to line up here and will have claims on a place in the frame

Reassuring 5th of 9 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class E 3 weeks ago but, in this category, will struggle to confirm

Returns to the main track after faulting in a 2200m Class E at Langon last Saturday. Is not entirely devoid of talent but latest numbers do nothing to inspire confidence

Makes first appearance since being sanctioned in a 2700m Class D here 5 months ago. Shoes on and no threat

Pleasantly-surprising 5th of 9 in a 2700m Class D here on 17 September. 4 pads fitted this time though and unlikely to repeat

Put 4 straight sanctions behind him to win, in fine fashion, a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 12 September. Not the easiest to trust but Alexis Collette has stayed faithful and should not be underestimated

6th of 9 finishers in a 2850m Parilly harness Class E 10 days ago. Needs to reassure but the presence of Eric Raffin in the saddle will only enhance his chances. First 5

Won his last 2 under harness, most recently a 2650m Pornichet Class E, in good order, on 22 August, and debuts in the discipline with every chance of making it a winning one

Has not been seen out since finishing 6th of 7 in a 2200m Vincennes Class D last April. Enjoys an excellent entry though, will have been prepared for this, and must be taken seriously