8th of 11, on first start back, in a 2700m Graignes Class F 3 weeks ago. Reverts to racing with pads all around but her Mauquenchy references speak for themselves

Runner-up in 2 before finishing 6th of 8 in a 2400m Beaupreau Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Would be preferred a level down though

Has not been seen out since finishing 6th of 8 in a 2925m Cagnes Class D last January. Is unbeaten here though, sports 4 pads for re-entry, and it would be foolhardy to ignore his presence

Decent 5th of 10 in a Class F over course and distance on 5 August. Has little chance of winning this but should nevertheless acquit himself honourably from the front row

Reassuring 4th of 12 in a 2750m Class F at La Ferte-Vidame 3.5 weeks ago, but has no particular love for Mauquenchy and chances appear limited

3rd here late-July and has twice repeated since, latterly in a 2800m Vire Class E last week. Enjoys a front-row start and will be expected to play an active role

Has been knocking at the door this summer, most recently 4th of 7 finishers in a 2800m Vire Class E last week. Races shod this time but will not be going home empty-handed if she takes to the new conditions

Runner-up in 2 before faulting in a 2875m Brehal Class F 3 weeks ago. Is being aimed too high this time and can be ruled out

Capable mare that faulted in a 2400m Ploublay Class H last Sunday. Form is not in question though and, with application, can get in on the action

Secured his first victory for 12 months when successful in a 2600m Class F at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre on 31 August. Takes on a tougher bunch this time but is still worth retaining as a minor place prospect

Made up for his Agon sanction when 2nd of 14 in a 2800m Bernay Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is new to the venue and incurs the handicap, but still looks competitive for a place in the frame

9th of 12 when prepping for this in a 2750m Cabourg Class F late last month. Is still being conditioned and can be ignored

Solid 5th of 11, on return to competition, in a 2650m Pornichet Class E 3 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run and, while not a priority, can nevertheless get a look-in

Got back in the game when 2nd of 10 in a 2550m Dieppe Class F 10 days ago. Finds himself in a superior category this time and is unlikely to spring a surprise

Pleasantly surprised at Lucon before coming last of 7 in a 2600m Montignac Class E on 8 August and, front pads fitted or not, has no possible chance

Imposed at Meslay-du-Maine before running 5th of 8 in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 10 August. Drops back to a more suitable level, has won numerous times for Yoann Lebourgeois, and can make this his own

Less sharp since winning here in June, latterly sanctioned in a 1609m Argentan Class E on 10 August. Returns to the venue of June's success however and the Franck Nivard-factor must be taken into account. Chance

Last of 11 when preparing for this in a 2050m Cabourg Class D mid-August. Has never delivered here and even with front shoes off, will struggle to make his mark