Has hardly put a foot wrong at home, most recently 2nd of 9 over 2300m at Mons 11 days ago. Goes barefoot, with Pierre-Yves Verva reining, but still appears to have too much to do

Takes first steps at Vincennes after faulting, at 92/1, in a 2150m Enghien Class E early-August. Races barefoot, with Gabi Gelormini reining this time, but still not a priority

Won over 2300m at Mons 11 days ago. Finished 2nd but placed 3rd, after enquiry, at Enghien late-July. Boasts an excellent record at home and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the new conditions

Makes first appearance north of the border after coming 2nd of 6 over 2060m in Turin 3 weeks ago. Races first-time barefoot, with Alexandre Abrivard in the bike, but is nonetheless being aimed too high

Missed out by little for 4th in 7 September race of reference, however a repeat seems unlikely

Hardy sort that was just headed in a 2725m Pornichet Class F on 1 August. First time in the capital and would be preferred a level down

Useful Spanish raider that finished 8th of 13, behind D J DEI VELTRI (9), in a Class E over 2700m here a fortnight ago. Is better than that and considerable improvement is expected

Prepared in the provinces, latterly easy winner of a 2850m Laval Class F on 30 August. Has ideal partner for his metropolitan debut and, if he takes to the new profile, should have this in the bag

Sprang something of a surprise when 3rd of 13 in a 2700m Class E here 2 weeks ago, but faces a stiffer test this time around

Beaten by JIBRIL SNOB (8) at Laval, bouncing back with victory in a 2800m Rambouillet Class F a fortnight ago and again seems closest threat

Not disgraced before being sanctioned in race of reference. Is clearly in form, reverts to a previous formula, but others still preferred

Consistently in the mix when focused, latterly 4th behind D J DEI VELTRI (9), in a Class E over 2700m here a fortnight ago. Shod more competitively on this occasion and can make the frame

6th of 13 in 7 September race of reference. Is an honest trotter that always gives his best but represents no more than a minor place prospect

Like a horse reborn since returning from his break, most recently winning a 2650m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne, with ease, 3.5 weeks ago. Unlikely to repeat but can still pick up a cheque

Imposed at La Capelle late-July before coming 6th of 14 in a 2700m Class E at the same venue 3.5 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but still not an obvious choice