Disqualified in 6 of 8 appearances this year, including his last 2 starts. Did win one of those 2 completed races (under the saddle at La Capella in March) but is best watched for now

Returned to form an encouraging 2nd over 2600m at Plestin-Les Greves in this (barefoot) configuration on 14 July. Confirmation expected

Hasn't been since his disqualification over 2450m at Caen on 13 November, so is best watched for now

Long-time maiden (45 starts) with sound references/form credentials, including an encouraging 3rd at Genets over 2600m on 21 July. Not taken lightly

Inconsistent veteran mare with better references in the amateur category and is most effective unshod. Finished a modest 7th over 2600m at Le Touquet on 14 July - outsider

Unreliable veteran trotter disqualified over 2900m at Clairefontaine on 21 July. Others are preferred

Consistent for the most part and seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification - has been hard to win with (just 1 victory from 90 starts). Only 10th at Pornichet over 2727m on 25 July but shouldn't be hastily condemned

Consistent hard-knocker with whose form and physical condition are assured - confirmed as much with an encouraging 4th over 2750m at La Capelle on 22 July. Candidate for success

Tricky customer, seldom far from a fault but usually acquits himself well when avoiding disqualification, especially in this (barefoot) configuration. Not written off despite failure at Clairefontaine on 21 July

Seldom far from a fault but, judged on her best form/references, has sufficient means to win a race like this. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her last-start disqualification - redemption awaits

Unreliable veteran mare whose recent form is inconsistent/uninspiring - only a modest 7th in a 2825m harness race at Sable-sur-Sarthe on 28 July

Honest hard-knocker, seldom far off the mark at this level/under these conditions - didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 2150m at Argentan on 15 July. Dark horse