8th of 10, behind JAVANAISE DE FARS (9), in a 2400m Beaumont Class E early-September. Just front pads fitted this time and not an obvious choice

Produced a pair of good runs before finishing 7th of 10 finishers in a 2850m Parilly Class C a fortnight ago. Is better than that though and his trainer will be justifiably out for redemption

Made up for Fleurance performance when 4th of 9 finishers in a 2950m Toulouse Class C on 20 September. Handed a front-row draw, likes Agen, but not a contender this time

Sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class D earlier this month. Is never easy to gauge but has ample ability, and should not be overlooked

6th of 10 when being prepared for this in a 2750m Angouleme Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Knows these conditions and, from 5-spot, can play a leading role

Sanctioned in a 2875m Enghien Class D conditioner on 7 October. Is a right-handed trotter to his core and has the ideal draw from which to launch his assault. Claim

Pleasant 4th of 11, a place behind JIPCHO SKILL (7), in a 2550m Beaumont monte Class F 10 days ago, but a repeat looks decidedly unlikely

5th of 15 in a 2750m Cabourg Class E on 3 October. Bruno Marie would have preferred a better draw but his charge has been hard to knock for some time and looks a serious proposition

In the frame in 2 before finishing 7th of 13 in a 2950m Toulouse Class C on 27 September. Handed a tough draw and, barefoot or not, is simply not up to the task

Won a minor claimer before coming 5th of 11, a place behind JIPCHO SKILL (7), in a 2550m Beaumont monte Class F 10 days ago. Barefoot this time but still has no possible chance

Failed to extend his positive streak when sanctioned in Toulouse race of reference, and the draw only compounds matters

2nd of 9 finishers in a 2950m Toulouse Class C on 20 September. On back line but the choice of driver will only boost her chances

Sanctioned early in a 2550m Beaumont monte Class F 10 days ago. Has otherwise been in fine shape and, even with Franck Nivard in the bike, still looks no more than a minor place prospect

Out of the picture in all 3 since returning to competition, most recently sanctioned in a 2950m Toulouse Class C on 27 September, and others easier to trust

Took his win-rate to 50% when successful in a 2700m Grenade-sur-Garonne Class B mid-August. Has not been seen since but is shod for competition, and will not be far off the mark if his driver successfully navigates the start

Reassured at Beaumont-de-Lomagne before losing her action in a 2500m Reims Class E mid-September. Is not devoid of ability, but the draw will do her no favours