Sanctioned, on comeback, in a 2650m Alencon Class D on 1 September. Has other priorities and can be confidently ruled out

Went into his break on a good note and returned to competition mid-September, finishing runner-up to KARAMBAR (7) in a 2700m Class B here. Unlikely to impose but should nevertheless hold his own

Won 3 of last 4, latterly a 2175m Class C here, with consummate ease, on 6 September, and tackles a marginally tougher lot with a realistic chance of finishing close

Flew up here only to be placed 2nd after an enquiry, but made amends a fortnight ago, dominating a 2700m Class B here, and must again be considered a serious proposition

Has not put a foot wrong for some time, coming 3rd of 10, on re-entry, in a 2825m Chartres Class B 3 weeks ago. Races barefoot on this occasion and is unlikely to be far off the mark

Hard to knock lately, latterly headed in a 300om Borely Class B last Sunday. Has previously won over the main track but others preferred this time

Made short work of a 2700m Class B here on 14 September. Has won 4 from 5 at Vincennes and is in with a realistic shout of pulling off the hat-trick

Unlucky 3rd of 9 in a 2875m Enghien Class B on 10 August. Has been afforded time to get back in shape and, already twice a winner at the venue, can add a 3rd victory to his tally