Disqualified in his last 5 appearances, the latest at Cabourg on 30 July. Hard to make a case for - outsider

Finished 4th over 2800m at Vichy in his last appearance at this level on 4 July. Can get into the picture

Out of sorts and finished unplaced again (8th) in a 2150m claimer on this course on 17 July. Longshot

Out of sorts and, despite sparking improvement to finish 5th at Waregem over 2400m on 24 July, is not likely to trouble the judge here

Inconsistent veteran but has sound references at this level - including a win over this course and distance on 27 June in this (barefoot) configuration. Didnt go unnoticed when 5th over 2700m at Vichy on 21 July

Hard-knocking veteran with references at a higher level (seldom far off the mark). Didn't go unnoticed in a better/stronger race over 2775m at Les Sables on 26 July when finishing - dark horse

Course-and-distance winner on 27 June. Has blown hot and cold in 3 subsequent starts - the latest (11th) over 2150m at this venue on 27 July - but has sufficient means to play a leading role

Disqualified in back-to-back recent outings (both appearances last month), the latest over 2150m at this venue on 27 July. Shouldnt be hastily condemned dropped significantly in class

Unreliable veteran mare but has sound references (including a victory) at this level. Wasnt disgraced when 8th in a stronger race/against better opposition over 2700m at Graignes on 1 August - on the shortlist

Sparked improvement to finish 4th in a 2150m claimer on this course on 17 July. Confirmation required

Unplaced in all 13 appearances this year, the latest (8th) over 2800m at Compiegne on 27 July. Overlook

Tricky customer but proved his undeniable means when a reassuring 5th (barefoot) over track and trip in a significantly stronger race/field on 13 July. Candidate for success

Has rediscovered his form/momentum recently following a 5-month absence, finishing 3rd (at Arras) and 2nd in his latest outing over 2575m at Agen - both in stronger races/against better opposition. Contender