Failed to confirm his Pornichet victory when 7th, a place behind GAMINE DE RIBEAU (6), in a 2700m Class E here on 30 August. Has had time to get his house in order and will be competitive for a spot in first 5

Never-dangerous 6th of 10 in a 2100m Class D here last Sunday, and will not be influencing the outcome this time either

Followed up 4 straight sanctions with 10th of 11 in a 2500m Reims Class E on 15 September, and has no possible chance

3rd of 11 in a 2500m Reims Class E a fortnight ago but less-effective at Vincennes 2 weeks earlier and others easier to support

Made up for Cabourg sanction when 3rd of 13 in a 2850m Laval Class E on 6 September. Barefoot this time, will not be available at 100/1, but is unlikely to be as competitive either

Won 2 of last 3, most recently a 2100m Class E here 3 weeks ago. Takes on a tougher bunch this time but can still get a look-in

Pleasant here late last month but last of 11 in a 2700m Class D here 9 days ago and is not about to cause an upset

8th of 13 in a 2100m Class D here on 13 September. Has been off the boil this summer and must first re-establish his credentials

4th to ASTRONASCENTE ZAC (12) here late-August before coming 3rd to GALANT DE BRUYERE (10) in a 2400m Amiens Class D 3 weeks ago. Unshod-all-4 this time and is unlikely to be going home empty-handed

Has been firing on all cylinders in 2024, most recently dominating a 2400m Amiens Class D 3 weeks ago, and is not without a claim on the main prize

Sanctioned, on return to competition, in a 2100m Class D here mid-month and has nothing to offer

Won a valuable race at Waregem before running 2nd of 15 in a 2100m Class E here late last month. Races barefoot for the occasion, with Eric Raffin reining, and must be taken more seriously this time around

9th of 14, behind GALION (16), in a 2650m Laval Class D on 25 August. Is barefoot with Jean-Michel Bazire reining this time, and despite recent numbers, can play an active role

Sanctioned in last 3, most recently a Class D over course and distance earlier this month, and will have few friends

Left a good impression at Mauquenchy before finishing 3rd, a place behind GUCCI DE BARB (15), in a 2650m Laval Class D on 25 August. Is very close to his race and represents main danger to GUCCI DE BARB (15)

Winner of a 2150m Class E at Enghien before running 2nd of 2650m Laval Class D late last month. Seldom seen at Vincennes but is confirmed here and can add another win to his tally