Delicate hard-knocker seldom far from a fault but does acquit himself well when avoiding disqualification. Sanctioned in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Saint-Galmier on 24 August - a question of wisdom

Out of sorts but an undeniably capable veteran with sound references at a higher level under these/similar conditions in this unshod configuration. Not taken lightly despite his Laval disqualification on 6 September

Inconsistent trotter whose best references/performances were achieved racing unshod. Returned to form with a good 5th (barefoot) over 3100m at Granville on 4 August but races shod here - best watched for now

Has gone off the boil recently - soundly beaten (unplaced) in 3 consecutive outings before his recent failure (disqualification) at Divonne over 2675m on 18 August. Others preferred

Well-performed veteran with 11 victories but went off the boil in June and looks to have lost his way since. Soundly beaten (11th) over 2550m at Beaumont on 3 September - unlikely to trouble the judge

Honest hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark and has sound references in this shoe-fitting in this grade. Unplaced (8th) over 2850m at Feurs on 2 September so will need to improve to get a look in

Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials at a higher level. Didn't go unnoticed despite finishing unpaced (7th) over 2550m at Beaumont on 3 September - keep safe

Won and finished 2nd in back-to-back 2700m races at Aix-les-Bains in this barefoot configuration before his last-start 11th (shod) at Marseille-Borely on 11 September. Was carefully prepared for this engagement

Snapped a run of 3 consecutive disqualifications when finishing 2nd (unshod) at Hyeres over 2650m when last seen on 12 July. Presented shod on his reappearance so is best watched for now

Complicated 10-year-old veteran disqualified in 3 of his last 4 starts, including his most recent outing over 2875m at Enghien on 3 July. Seldom far off the mark when applied/remaining wise - best watched for now

Consistent performer whose best references have been achieved when racing without his irons (unshod). Didnt go unnoticed when 4th over 2150m at Castera-Verduzan on 19 August but races shod here - outsider

Well-performed veteran trotter with 13 victories to his name, though currently out of sorts - unplaced (9th) at Cagnes over 2925m on 15 August. Has no references in this shoeing configuration - beware

Ultra-consistent veteran mare with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 3rd in three consecutive recent outings - the latest over 2050m at Divonne on 11 August. Not taken lightly

Unreliable but has proven his competitiveness at this level and under these/similar conditions with this shoeing configuration. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for finishing 10th at Castera-Verduzan on 19 August

Only recently joined Franck Terry and made a winning start for the stable at Castera-Verduzan over 2150m in this grade on 19 August. Ought to remain competitive

Thriving, rejuvenated veteran currently at the top of his game - in his last 6 starts, won twice and finished 2nd on 4 occasions, including in his latest outing over 2925m at Cagnes on 24 August. The horse to beat