Tricky customer but has revealed obvious ability/quality. Shouldn't be hastily condemned following his latest disqualification over 2100m at this venue on 11 June

Showed early promise but, on the evidence of his last 3 starts, has lost his way recently. Only 10th (2875m) at Meslay-du-Maine on 30 May

Has won 4 of his 5 appearances, including all 3 outings this year in this barefoot configuration - the latest over 2850m at Laval on 23 May. Sets the standard

Built on an encouraging (5th) reappearance by finishing an improved 2nd over 2550m at Reims on 2 June. Barefoot for the first time - dark horse

Showed early promise and would've benefitted appreciably from his two comeback outings - the latest (7th) over track and trip on 31 May. Keep safe

Bounced back to form with an encouraging 2nd over 2100m at this venue on 11 June in his first appearance in this barefoot configuration. Confirmation expected

Returned to form with an improved/encouraging 2nd (barefoot) over 2150m at Enghien on 25 May. Unlikely to confirm that progress given the change in his shoeing configuration

Undefeated in this shoeing configuration after back-to-back recent victories, the latest over 2200m at Caen on 10 June. Candidate for success

Consistent performer, even with his irons, and seldom finishes far off the mark. Only 7th over 2850m at Feurs on 14 June - for another day

Has regained momentum and confirmed as much with a last-start success over 3000m at Nantes on 3 June. Unshod for the first time - beware

Has revealed undeniable means but proved most effective racing unshod in front. Hasn't been seen since his disqualification on 29 March over track and trip - watch for now