Hard to fault this season, most recently dominating a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class E 10 days ago and, with form maintained, can double his money

7th of 12, on return from a spell, in a 2700m Segre Class D last weekend. Goes barefoot, with David Thomain in the bike, and should not be overlooked

Encouraged in a Vincennes claimer before finishing 7th of 12 in a 2800m Villedieu Class E mid-September. Benjamin Rochard reining but still not an obvious choice

Not without merit but below-par in last 2, most recently 6th of 16 in a 2550m Dieppe Class F mid-September. On front line this time, and competitively-shod, but may still need to find more

Won 2 in a row before enduring a horrible run, coming 8th of 13 in a 2950m Vichy Class E mid-September. Is confirmed here and from the front line, can put things right

Reassuring 4th of 14 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D earlier this month. Consistently gives her best, appreciates Caen, and is unlikely to be far off the mark

Good, consistent trotter stepping up in category after winning a 2100m Vincennes claimer last Tuesday. Enjoys a front-line start and is not incapable of setting the cat among the pigeons

10th of 14 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E early-September when being conditioned for this. Could not have hoped for a better entry and must be considered a live chance

7th of 13, behind GAMIN DE MAHEY (16), in a 2150m Enghien Class D late last month. Forced to start on 2nd row here and, with front pads fitted, has no possible chance

14th of 16 in a 2775m Craon Gr.3 on 2 September. Has form at a superior level but races shod this time and not a priority

2nd of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 13 September. Has never disappointed at Caen and even from the back line can play an important role

9th of 15, to GARD (1), in a 2875m Meslay Class E on 2 October, and again looks an outsider

Disappointing since imposing at Redon last month, latterly 10th of 12 in a 2875m Enghien Class D last Monday. Will appreciate returning to racing clockwise and can make first 5 this time

Sanctioned in a 2625m Alencon Class E last Sunday. Is clearly off his porridge and can be passed over

Sanctioned, after a year off, in a 2625m Alencon Class E last weekend. Has other priorities and can be disregarded

5th of 13 in a 2150m Enghien Class D late last month. On back line but has already won here and the excellent entry will only work to his advantage. Chance