Bit off more than he could chew when 8th of 12 in a 2925m Cagnes harness Gr.3 mid-August. Has otherwise enjoyed a fruitful summer and returning to the monte code looks just the right move. First 5

Pleasant 3rd of 7 in a 2850m Laval Class E 8 days ago. Is clearly close to his race and looks main threat to GAZELLE DE VAL (6)

Returns to the discipline after trotting 10th of 15 in a 2750m Cabourg Class E a month back. Sports 4 pads this time but still not a priority

Back in the monte discipline after coming 8th of 11 in a 2150m Enghien claimer on 10 August, and will have little to contribute

7th of 12 to GAZELLE DE VAL (6) in a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago. Unplaced in both monte starts here this season and looks no more than a minor place prospect

Unbeaten in 3 starts under the saddle, most recently with ease in a 2700m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago, and Mathieu Mottier has every chance of pulling off the 4-timer

In monte code for just 2nd time, most recently finishing 6th of 14 in a 2850m Laval harness Class D 8 days ago. Gets a top jockey for the occasion and should prove considerably more competitive

Has not been seen out since finishing 6th of 13 in a 2400m Montauban Class D on 20 May. Unseen under the saddle for almost 3.5 years and is unlikely to spring any surprises

Unraced since coming 4th of 6 in a 2825m Class D at Le Croise-Laroche on 22 May. Is competitively-shod for re-entry and should not disappoint

Made it 4 sanctions on the trot after faulting early in a 2250m Enghien Class C on 10 August, but has talent in spades and will have his chances if he deigns to trot

Takes first competitive monte steps after trotting 7th of 14 in a 2850m Vincennes Class C 12 days ago. Drops in category but is never far from faulting and others easier to trust

12th of 14 in a 2850m Class C here late last month. Is not without merit but has not delivered in this code for some time and others preferred