Pulled-up in a 2800m Bernay Class A early-July. Has not been seen since and, in this company, has absolutely no chance

Tough individual that ran 6th of 15 in 3000m Gr.1 Criterium des 5 Ans at Vincennes 2.5 weeks ago. Rarely far off the mark in black-type affairs and is not about to buck the trend. First 5

Classy trotter with nothing to prove at this level, latterly clinching a 2950m Le Mans Gr.3 3 weeks ago. Boasts solid clockwise references and is well-placed to give this a good go

9th of 15, to HYMNE DU GERS (3), in a 2950m Le Mans Gr.3 3 weeks ago, when being conditioned for this. Is new to the venue, excels right-handed, and has every chance of imposing

Produced 2 fine efforts before finishing an unlucky 5th to GASPAR D'ANGIS (9) in a 2850m Parilly Gr.3 a fortnight ago. Starts on front line here and looks a serious player

Good 2nd of 11 in a 2850m Vincennes monte Class A late-August. Races barefoot this time and, while not without merit, faces a tougher test on this occasion

Unremarkable 7th of 13 in a 2600m Cherbourg Gr.3 a weeks ago. 25m better off this time but still not an obvious choice

Sanctioned mid-August over 1640m at Montecatini. Is an honest trotter though, with solid French references, and races barefoot, but may be still be biting off more than he can chew

Classy but erratic type that returned to winning ways in a 2850m Parilly Gr.3 a fortnight ago. Forced to break from back line on this occasion but seldom disappoints when racing clockwise and must be afforded considerable respect

Unraced since finishing 2nd of 8 finishers in a 3000m Vincennes Gr.1 on 23 June. Has other priorities and will have nothing to contribute

Sanctioned in a 2600m Cherbourg Gr.3 last week. Shoes on again and can be confidently disregarded

Serious sort that has raced just once since the winter, latterly 6th of 10 in a 2700m Graignes Class D in early-August. Sports front pads for re-entry but has no left-handed references and can be passed over

Has not been seen out since running 4th of 12 in 2100m Vincennes Gr.1 on 23 June. Shoes on and best to hold off

Makes first appearance since winning a 2200m Vincennes monte Gr.1 8 months ago. Here for reasons of conditioning and can be ignored

Beat HOHNECK (16) in an Argentan Gr.2 over a mile before failing to place in next 2, latterly 8th of 15, behind J'AIME LE FOOT (2), in 3000m Gr.1 Criterium des 5 Ans at Vincennes 2.5 weeks ago. Not a priority but can play a small part

5th of 11, despite being denied a run, in an 1800m Gr.2 at La Capelle early last month. Has never disappointed going clockwise, is known more for his sprinting prowess, and incurs the penalty, but is still competitive