Hardy element but has yet to get into his stride this term, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Laval amateurs Class G earlier in the month. Appreciates Meslay but cannot be considered a player

Alternates the good with the less good but will need to show marked improvement on his 10th of 14 in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class F mid-August

Steps back up in category after running 6th of 13 in a 2675m Alencon claimer 10 days ago and not a realistic proposition

Disappointed at Pornichet before faulting in a 3100m monte Class F at Nort-sur-Erdre a month ago, and has nothing to contribute here

Showed marginal improvement when 5th of 10 in a 2400m Ploublay Class F 3.5 weeks ago, but still has more to find

Produced a brace of good efforts before flopping to 12th of 14 in a 2200m Caen amateurs Class F 2 weeks ago, but will be expected to bounce back and, from front line, has a reasonable chance of making first 5

Honest sort that ran a good 5th of 13 in a 2950m Toulouse Class D 12 days ago. Has yet to deliver at Meslay but Eric Raffin gets the nod and must be taken seriously

Did not enjoy the best of trips when 7th of 11 in a 2725m Pornichet Class F late-August. Is proven at the venue, comes here fresh, and from the first line, will be expected to figure prominently

Somewhat below-par 7th of 14 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E 11 days ago. Not ideally-engaged on 2nd line either and others preferred

Ran 2nd to GENET DE BOITRON (16) in a 2950m Redon Class E a month back. Has never disappointed here when unshod, is clearly in top condition, and will be no pushover

Looked very ordinary when 10th of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 13 September and even returning to a previous configuration, still looks out of his depth

Back at the top of his game, most recently running 3rd of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 13 September. Sanctioned on lone appearance here but in current form looks a serious proposition

Races with front shoes off after finishing 4th of 6 in a 2800m Langon claimer earlier in the month, and can be confidently passed over

Has turned a corner recently, winning a 2650m Laval Class D in good order on 25 August. Has never disappointed here and should take all the beating

Modest last of 6 finishers in a 2950m Vichy Class D 2 months ago. Matthieu Abrivard reining this time and, if close to race-fit, can get in on the action

Not the most dependable but won 2 of last 4. 7th behind GARD (7) in a 2950m Toulouse Class D 12 days ago however and a minor place chance at best this time