Pleasant 4th of 10 in a 2325m Brehal Class H on 22 July but, in this category, will have little to contribute

Showed improvement when 4th of 6 finishers in a 2750m Class H at La Ferte-Vidame on 21 July, but still has a lot more to find

7th behind LUCAS DE TOURNAI (4) in a 2675m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel late-June, on first start since the break, but still looks to have too much to do

Pleased at Le Mont-Saint-Michel before faulting, when clearly in form, in a 2725m Pornichet Class E last weekend. Not a priority but will be expected to make his presence felt

Has started to show his potential, latterly 2nd to a very good horse in a 2875m Argentan Class E mid-July, and should figure prominently at the reckoning

Close 2nd of 6 finishers in a 2650m Pornichet Class E 3 weeks ago. Entrusted to Lebourgeois for the occasion and can impose this time

Sanctioned, when sent out favourite, in a 2900m Clairefontaine Class E on 21 July. Steps up in category though and is not about to cause an upset

Seldom far from the action when focused, however latest last of 5 in a 2450m Caen Class D early-June will not cut the mustard here, even with pads off this time

Useful sort that trotted 4th, on re-entry, in a 2050m Class E here a month ago. Will have progressed and will have claims on the trophy

Runner-up in 3 of 4 to date, most recently in a Class E over course and distance 3 weeks ago, and even in the absence of Yoann Lebourgeois this time, still looks competitively well-in

Returns to racing padded-all-4 after coming a tenacious 2nd of 11 in a 2000m Saint-Galmier Class E 10 days ago. Is not about to lose his maiden tag but should nevertheless give a competitive account

Won on debut mid-June before repeating in a 2700m Vire Class F a fortnight later. Comes here fresh and is not incapable of maintaining his unbeaten status