Made up for his Argentan sanction with a solid 4th to JAGUAR D'OBRET (10) in a 2100m Class D here 3.5 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but others still preferred

Waited 30 months for victory, winning at La Rochelle late-July, only for another to come around a month later, flying up in a 2700m Class D at La Capelle 3.5 weeks ago, and looks a decent first-5 chance

Back under harness after faulting in a monte Class D over course and distance a fortnight ago, and has no possible chance

No slouch on a good day and most recently 3rd of 12 in a 2900m Arras Class E a month ago, but in this category will have limited prospects

Reassuring 5th of 9 in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D earlier this month, but did not do enough to be considered a player

Quality type that took no time getting back in shape after the break, coming 2nd of 12 in a 2700m Vittel Class H conditioner mid-August. Seldom disappoints when focused here and is competitively well-in

Made it 3 sanctions from 4 starts this term when faulting in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D 12 days ago. Is confirmed with Franck Nivard though and can impose if he keeps his charge trotting

Quality element making first start since winning a 2100m Class C here last February. Just front pads fitted and will need the race

Last of 12 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class B conditioner on 8 September. Seldom lets the side down when barefoot and focused and is not to be overlooked

Like a horse reborn since returning to racing barefoot, most recently winning a 2100m Class D here 3.5 weeks ago. Eric Raffin maintains faith and for legitimate reason. Possible spoiler

2nd of 11 in a 2800m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago. Barefoot for the occasion, with JMB drafted in to assure continuity, and must be treated with considerable respect

Solid 2nd of 15 in a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-August. Races barefoot again and Paul Ploquin can be confident of a big run. Chance

10th of 12 when prepping for this in a 2750m Ecommoy Class B 12 days ago. Has bags of ability though, is a winner under these conditions, and must be taken seriously

Easily won a 2700m Class D at La Capelle earlier in the month. Has little Vincennes experience but has already won for Alexis Collette and is not to be underestimated