In the frame in 2 of last 3, latterly 3rd of 9 in a 2800m Cholet Class G 10 days ago. Hind shoes off this time, but takes on a better bunch and chances limited

Last of 8 in a 2950m Saint-Malo harness Class E 2 months ago. Has done nothing noteworthy since coming to France and can be ruled out

Sanctioned, on French debut, in a 2600m Chalons-en-Champagne Class H 2.5 weeks ago. Eric Raffin drafted in for the occasion but still not an obvious choice

Sanctioned in a 2900m Chateauroux Class F 10 easy ago. Totally off the boil since mid-June and has no possible chance

Won 2 on the trot before being sanctioned in a 2650m Alencon Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Appreciates a good pace, is reunited with Victor Saussaye who won with him at La Capelle, and is a serious proposition

Has turned a corner since starting to race with pads, most recently 4th of 8 in a 2825m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche last week, and looks to have a good hand to play

Quality German trotter that has encouraged in both monte outings, latterly 4th of 5 finishers in a 2600m Chalons-en-Champagne Class H 2.5 weeks ago. Unlikely to spring a surprise but can still hold his own

Pleased under the saddle at home in Sweden but was a trounced last of 8 in a 2950m Class E at Le Mans a month ago. Shoes off but others still preferred

Back under the saddle after faulting in a 2850m Laval harness Class E mid-September. Is confirmed in the discipline, and sports modified shoeing, but others easier to back

Sanctioned in a 2100m Vincennes harness Class B 3.5 weeks ago, on just 2nd start following a long layoff. Has monte form in Sweden and, if race-fit, can make first 5

Produced a pair of good efforts before finishing last but one in a 2800m Moulins Class H mid-September. Placed just once in 3 here and, although not a player, should still acquit himself honourably

6th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D 3 weeks ago. Has no references here and appears to be out of his depth

Oddly out of sorts when 6th of 9 in a 2750m Cabourg Class F early-August. Has been given time to recalibrate and, on good behaviour, can wrap this up

6th of 9 on monte debut, behind INTREPIDE NEMO (1), in a 2800m Cholet Class G 10 days ago, and will need to raise her game

Opened his autumn account on 12 September, winning a 2850m Mauquenchy Class F. Again associated with Clea Roger and must be respected

Won 3 from 5 before faulting in a 2650m Alencon Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Alexandre Pillon could not have asked for a better entry and will be counting on his pilot to deliver. Chance