A hard-knocking handicapper with sound references/form credentials at this level. Runner-up in his last start over 1600m at Pompadour on 25 August - confirmation required back in a handicap

Won a 1900m La Teste handicap in June but has struggled/finished unplaced in all five subsequent outings, the latest (13th) in a 2100m handicap at Tarbes on 23 September. Others preferred

Hard-knocking handicapper and model of consistency in handicaps off his current mark - has solid form references/credentials, including a last-start 2nd in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September

Has sparked improvement in handicaps off his current mark and didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a 2400m Toulouse handicap on 2 October. Dark horse

Unreliable but seldom far off the mark on a going day - has sound references at this level. Needs to bounce back from an underwhelming 11th in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September

An 11-start maiden yet to finish on the podium although seldom far off the mark. Didnt go unnoticed when 5th in a 2000m handicap at Mont-de-Marsan on 25 August

Inconsistent but undeniably capable handicapper efficient/competitive on heavy ground. Finished a good 3rd over 2300m at Royan on 18 August - confirmation required

Model of consistency in handicaps off her current mark boasting sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September. Candidate for success

Unreliable but seldom far off the mark on a going day, though will need to bounce back from an underwhelming 11th in a 2300m Tarbes handicap on 20 July to make his presence felt

Rejuvenated veteran handicapper with sound references and solid form credentials, including a win at Vichy on 23 September and last-start 2nd in a 2400m handicap at Toulouse on 2 October. Go close

Sparked improvement dropped to her current mark, albeit in a claimer - finished 4th over 2100m at Dax on 29 September. More needed

Won a course-and-distance handicap in April but has struggled/finished unplaced in 7 subsequent outings, the latest (9th) in an 1800m handicap at Salon-de-Provence on 9 September. Unlikely threat

Proven frontrunner with sound references/form credentials in handicaps at this level, including a creditable last-start 6th in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September. Not taken lightly

Soundly beaten in all 5 appearances this year, the latest (8th) over 2100m in at handicap at Tarbes on 23 September. Others preferred

Won a 2000m handicap at Mont-de-Marsan in August and proved her competitiveness off this mark (under a penalty) when finishing 5th in a 2100m handicap at Tarbes on 23 September. Keep safe

Has discovered momentum in handicaps having dropped to her current mark - confirmed as much with a good 3rd in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September. Keep safe