Failed to confirm her Carentan performance when 9th of 15 to HERO SIBEY (6) in a 3000m Class D at Rochefort-sur-Loire early last month, and will struggle to make her presence felt

Won his 3rd of the summer mid-August, courageously securing a 2150m Enghien Class D. Not a contender but, with form maintained, can play a small part

Sanctioned in late-July race of reference. Has been disappointing all summer and can be passed over

7th to HAVE SEVEN (16) in a 2750m Cabourg Class B on 19 July. Comes here fresh but with shoes on will have nothing to offer

Got straight back in the game on re-entry, coming 2nd to HARRY COHIAIS (2) in a 2150m Enghien Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run but, at this level, represents a minor place chance at best

Has won 6 from 7 starts this year, most recently securing a 3100m Vibraye Class D mid-August. Steps up in category but is a game trotter and deserves to take his chances

Faithful for the most part, latterly 4th of 12 in a 2550m Class B at Beaumont-de-Lomagne a fortnight ago, and the Eric Raffin-factor must be taken into account

Reliability not his strong suit but won a 2850m Class C here 12 days ago. In better company this time but can nonetheless hold his own

Honest sort dropping in category after coming 6th of 10 finishers in a 2950m Saint-Malo Gr.3 a month ago. Not a priority but can nevertheless get a look-in

Unremarkable 7th of 13 in a Class C over course and distance 2.5 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but still looks an outsider

Has done nothing but progress this summer, most recently making short work of a 2150m Enghien Class C late-June. Comes here fresh and barefoot and is not going to be far from the action

Ran 2nd at Enghien early-July before coming 3rd in race of reference. Has never delivered over 2700m at Vincennes but current form augurs well for her prospects

2nd to HAMILTON DU HAM (14) in a 2875m Enghien Class C on 31 July and, even though not the most dependable, is very hard to ignore

Won 2 of last 4, latterly a 2875m Enghien Class C, with authority, late-July. Has solid references under these conditions and can bring the fight to HAVE SEVEN (16)

Encouraged at Laval early-June but trounced twice since, latterly last but one in a 2000m Class B at Les Sables-d'Olonne a month ago and, barefoot or not, is unlikely to shake things up

12th of 14 when preparing for this in a 3025m Montier-en-Der Class A 3 weeks ago. JMB reining this time and can make this his own