Last but one, on return to competition, in a 3025m Class F at Montier-en-Der on 8 September, and will have few friends

Last of 7 in a 2400m Amiens Class D a fortnight ago. Has had limited success in this category and with shoes back on will have little to contribute

Drops back in category after finishing 5th of 12 in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle 11 days ago. Has placed just once in the amateur category but sports modified shoeing, has a good spot in front, and must be respected

Returns to France after trotting 5th of 7 over 2300m at Mons 9 days ago. Has a good spot behind the car and the addition of a talented driver will be a boost to his chances

8th of 12, behind ISLA MUJERES (3), in 2750m Class D at La Capelle 11 days ago. Shod to preference this time, with Barbara Guenet in the bike and, from the 5-spot can get in on the action

Has been showing his form over recent months, latterly 2nd of 7 over 2350m at home in Avenches on 11 September. Came close to opening his amateur account last time in the capital and has a realistic chance of winning this

Finished 2nd of 11 in a 2450m Castillonnes Class F last Sunday. Boasts excellent references under these conditions and must be considered a player

11th of 12, on first start back, behind ISLA MUJERES (3), in 2750m Class D at La Capelle 11 days ago. Has other priorities and can be ignored

Back in a category she enjoys after finishing 7th of 9, a place behind HORACE DES CHAMPS (4), in a 3150m Abbeville Class E early last month. Would have preferred a better draw but still looks dangerous

Has enjoyed quite the renaissance since switching category, most recently winning a 2600m Cherbourg amateurs Class F with ease late last month and, despite the draw, can still impose

Failed to confirm his Nort-sur-Erdre performance when trailing in last but one in a 2700m Segre Class F last weekend, and the draw only compounds matters

8th of 10 in a 2400m Amiens amateurs Class G a fortnight ago and will again have nothing to offer

Corsican mare that came in last but one in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E mid-September. Faces a tough test here and is unlikely to cause an upset

8th of 12 in a 2800m Class E at Villedieu-les-Poeles mid-September. Has placed just once in 4 at this level, and even the shoeing change is unlikely to help his cause