Last-start winner (of 3400m handicap at Les Sablers 20 July) who has forged a potent partnership with Maxime Guyon. Should remain competitive for victory, despite a resultant 3,5kg penalty

Has won 3 of his last 4 starts - twice in Germany (both in May) - including his latest over 2700m in a handicap at Le Touquet on 1 July. More to do under a 2,5kg penalty

Overdue a first career success - has finished 2nd twice, 4th twice, and 3rd three times in 8 starts - and wouldn't be winning out of turn. Runner-up in a 3400m handicap at Les Sables on 20 July

Lacks references (moderate performer) in turf handicaps - more effective on PSF - and is unlikely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of his last-start 9th in a 2300m handicap at Dax on 26 July

Reverted to the flat after a 9-month absence and showed enough in her 2 encouraging comeback outings last month (finished 5th in both starts on this course, the latest over 2400m on 31 July) to fight for victory. Follow

Made his last appearance on the flat at Le Mans in May 2023 (has alternated between steeplechase and hurdles since). Runs here for conditioning purposes - absent since a 3500m steeplechase at Auteuil on 27 April

Capable sort with references under these conditions (in handicaps at this level/off this mark) but is out of sorts so best watched for now - finished 11th in back-to-back recent handicaps, the latest at Vichy on 18 July

Consistent 16-start maiden mare with sufficient means to play a leading role, if judged on her form/references (albeit without success) which include a creditable last-start 5th on handicap debut over 3400m at Les Sables on 20 July

Inconsistent veteran mare with proven staying power (stamina) and references in handicaps of this nature. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th over in a 3000m handicap at Dieppe on 29 July

Hard-knocking veteran with sound references in handicaps off a higher mark, though has finished unplaced in his last 3 appearances in this category - the latest (10th) on this course over 2900m on 11 July. Outside chance

Won a Marseille-Borely handicap in February but has made no impression/soundly beaten in his 4 subsequent starts, the latest (10th) in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 8 August. Others preferred

Lines up in good form and physical condition after finishing 2nd in consecutive recent handicaps, the latest on this course over 2400m on 31 July. Not taken lightly