Seldom gets his nose in front but regularly in thick of things, latterly 4th of 7 under harness over 2000m at Gelsenkirchen on 1 August, but has yet to show any aptitude for the discipline

Sanctioned when preparing for this in a 2700m harness Class D at La Capelle 9 days ago. Has good references under these conditions and, with stride in check, will be no easy touch

Last of 9, on return from a spell, in a 2850m Carentan Class E 3 weeks ago. Runs barefoot this time but clearly has too much to do

Back in the capital after romping in a 2925m Cagnes Class F on 17 August. Takes on a better bunch here but can nevertheless hold her own

Excellent over past month, latterly winning a 2725m Evreux Class H last Sunday. Finds himself in more exalted company here though and chances limited

9th of 12 in a 3150m Abbeville Class E 3.5 weeks ago, on 2nd start back. Hind shoes off this time but still not an obvious choice

Sanctioned early, on return to competition, in a 2100m Class D here 10 days ago. Has bags of talent but 3 straight sanctions do little to inspire confidence

Won 2 in a row before coming 9th of 10 to JOKER DU HAMEL (12) in a 2425m Class F at Sainte-Marie-du-Mont on 4 August. Should not be too hastily judged and even stepping up in category, will have her supporters

Takes first competitive steps in the monte code after coming 11th of 15 in a 2875m harness Class D across town mid-August, and is not about to cause an upset

Reliable mare that trotted 3rd of 8 in a 2625m Class F at Saint-Jean-de-Monts a month ago. Out of the picture in last 3 main-track appearances though and others easier to back

Makes first appearance for new stable, not having raced since finishing last of 12 over 2880m at Aarhus (Denmark) in late-June. Is new to the code but if Mathieu Mottier runs him, he is here to win

Won at Sainte-Marie-du-Mont before faulting in a 2850m Carentan Class E mid-August. Is confirmed here and, with Estelle Croisic in the saddle, will be afforded every chance

Takes first public steps under the saddle after coming last of 10 in a 2150m Argentan harness Class D on 10 August, and the change of scenery may be just the ticket to his redemption. Minor place chance

Sanctioned in a 2175m Class C here last Friday. Has otherwise been in decent form, returns to racing barefoot, and represents a respectable first-5 prospect

Has gone from strength to strength this summer, most recently winning a 2875m Enghien Class D with ease on 3 August. Goes barefoot again and will be expected to confirm