Pleasantly surprising 3rd of 12 in a Class E over course and distance late-August but a repeat seems most improbable

Useful type making first appearance since running 2nd of 12 in a 2875m Meslay Class E last March, and will need the run

Runner-up at Landivisiau before going one better in a 3100m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre 3 weeks ago. Has a lot going for him this time and must be taken seriously

Made it 3 in a row when dominating a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne late-August. Has earned the right to race here and will not go down easily

Surprisingly last of 12 in Pornichet race of reference. Is significantly better than that though and should not be too far off the mark if Matthieu Abrivard manages to keep him trotting

Sanctioned, when unsupported, in Pornichet race of reference. Has merit but would be preferred a level down

Won 2 of last 3, most recently a 3100m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre mid-September. Reliability not his strong suit but, with Raffin is in the bike again, will be assured every chance

Has 2 races under his belt since the break, latterly 6th of 12 in Pornichet race of reference. Hind shoes off this time and while not a priority, should still be able to hold his own

Imposed at Rambouillet before getting stuck in traffic, coming 4th of 9 in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle 12 days ago. Louis Baudouin in the wagon this time and can win this if he keeps him out of trouble

8th of 12, behind KAID FORTUNA (15), in a 2725m Pornichet Class E, on return from summer break, 2 weeks ago. Won his only start at the venue and, if fully fit, can get straight back in the game

5th of 7 finishers, behind KID DE BERGAULT (3), in a 2600m Landivisiau Class E early last month. Yet to show any particular love for Laval and can be passed over

Put a brace of lacklustre performances behind him to convincingly win a Class E over course and distance mid-September and, in similar form, could well repeat

Serious trotter returning to competition, and debuting left-handed, not having been seen out since coming 5th of 13 in a 2725m Lisieux Class D 4 months ago. Shoes back on and not a contender this time

Put away late-June after finishing 8th of 10 in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle. Showed little form earlier in the year and will have few friends

Complicated character that finished a reassuring 5th of 12 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E a fortnight ago. Enjoys an excellent entry and Jean-Philippe Monclin will be out to make hay

Quality future prospect making first appearance since winning a 2450m Caen monte Class E late-June. Has other priorities though and can be ruled out