Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap on 28 June, so shouldn't be hastily condemned for an excusable last start (7th) in a 1600m handicap at Compiegne on 12 July. Candidate for success

Won a 1600m Nantes handicap early last month but seemed to struggle under a 2,5kg penalty (current mark) when only 11th in a handicap on this course over 1600m on 31 July. For lovers of outsiders

Finished 2nd on handicap debut over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in September 2023 but has failed to confirm/build on that encouragement - unplaced in 4 subsequent starts/handicaps, the latest (10th) over 1600m on 31 July

Inconsistent performer but has undeniable means and sound references/form credentials in handicaps at this level. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th over in a 1950m handicap at Chateaubriant on 16 July

Caught the eye when finishing 4th on her handicap debut over this course and distance on 28 June. Failed to confirm/build on that performance last time, when only 13th in a 1950m handicap at Chateaubriant on 16 July

Unplaced in 3 comeback appearances last month after a 6-month absence. Finished a well-beaten 11th on this course over 1600m on 31 July but could spark improvement with first-time headgear fitted

Enjoying a good spell of form and consistency, proving his competitiveness under a 2kg penalty with two good subsequent performances at this level - finished 4th over track and trip on 2 August. Candidate for success

Won a handicap over this distance and Compiegne in June and has proven her competitiveness (despite a 2kg penalty) off her current mark, finishing 2nd in consecutive recent starts - latest over track and trip on 2 August

Sparked signs of improvement to finish 6th off a slightly higher mark in a 2100m ParisLongchamp handicap on 26 May. Not taken lightly

Returned to form with a reassuring 3rd in a course-and-distance handicap on 2 August. Will have a role to play

Bounced back to form when finishing an improved/encouraging 3rd off his current mark in an 1800m handicap at Compiegne on 7 June. Dark horse

Ultra-consistent handicapper with solid form credentials (has won, been 2nd and finished 3rd five times in her 7 starts this year). Maintained her form/consistency with a good 3rd over 1600m at Vichy on 7 August - respect

Long-time maiden (32 starts) who has struggled to make his mark in the handicaps, albeit off a higher mark. Improved last-start 4th was in a minor/weaker 1600m contest at Rochefort-sur-Loire on 4 August - more to do

Soundly beaten (unplaced) in her last 3 appearances, her latest (16th) on this course over 2400m on 31 July on her return from a 3-month absence. Others preferred