Sanctioned in 4 before finishing 6th of 11 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class E on 19 August. Barefoot this time but others easier to back

Returns to racing left-handed after a surprisingly lacklustre effort, coming 7th of 11, in a 2675m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August. Races shod this time though and best to wait

In excellent form since start of summer, most recently coming 5th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Class C 2.5 weeks ago but, shod this time, is best left alone

Got straight back in the game on re-entry at Vincennes before winning a Class F under these conditions early last month. Seldom disappoints for Eric Raffin and has a reasonable chance of doubling his money

Has not been seen out since being sanctioned in a 2775m Craon Class D late-June. Shoes on for return and can be passed over

Defied his 32/1 to run 5th of 12 in a 2500m Reims Class E 3 weeks ago. Has evident ability and will be reined by Mathieu Mottier, but dependability is always an issue

Last of 10 in a 2875m Meslay Class D mid-August and has no possible chance

Got the summer off to a slow start but in fine shape since, latterly winning a 2650m Class E at Divonne-les-Bains on 20 August. Comes here fresh and, already a Laval winner this year, must be respected

Has struggled of late, latterly sanctioned in a 2475m Niort Class E mid-September. Is confirmed here, thrives with Benjamin Rochard, and can start to put things right

Has bags of ability but has been struggling this year, latterly sanctioned on re-entry in a 2950m Class E at Le Mans 3.5 weeks ago. Shod to preference and, if applied, can begin to make amends

Finished last of 9, on comeback, in a 2100m Vincennes Class D last Sunday. Boasts fine credentials over course and distance and looks capable of giving JAG ROYAL (4) something to consider

Made up for his blip at Les Sables when 2nd of 12 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class B on 8 September. Front shoes off again and will not be far from the action if kept out of trouble

Ran 2nd at Les Sables before coming 4th of 14 in a 2725m Lisieux Class E a fortnight ago. Is clearly back on right road and will be competitive for a place in the frame

Ran 2nd at Cabourg before winning a 2175m Vincennes monte Class E, in a metaphorical canter, early last month. Shoes on and others easier to back this time

Showed improvement when 4th of 7 finishers in a 2475m Niort Class E 3 weeks ago. Alexandre Abrivard in the bike this time but, trounced on lone appearance here, is not an obvious choice