Has ability but sanctioned in 5 of last 6, latterly a 2100m Class D here a month ago. Races barefoot with Alexandre Abrivard in the bike, but others still preferred

7th of 10, behind JERZINHO SPORT (6), in a 2850m Class D here late last month and will have nothing to contribute

Last of 16 when being prepared for this in a 2800m Chartres Class B 2 weeks ago and, barefoot or not, can expect to remain friendless in the markets

Ran 4th at La Capelle before dominating a 2100m Class D here on 17 September. Eric Raffin maintains faith and must be considered a serious contender

Made up for a pair of sanctions when 4th of 15, behind JOLI MANNEQUIN (12), in a 2850m Class C here 3 weeks ago. Put in quite the finish that day and with form maintained, can make the frame this time

4th of 10 in a 2850m Class D here late last month. Has never disappointed when barefoot and focused and is unlikely to go home empty-handed

Out of the picture in last 3, most recently 12th of 15 behind JOLI MANNEQUIN (12) in a 2850m Class C here 3 weeks ago, and can be passed over

Was not disgraced when 6th of 15, behind JOLI MANNEQUIN (12), in a 2850m Class C here 3 weeks ago, but is unlikely to improve on that

Last of 9, on first start for as many months, in a Class B under these conditions mid-month. Shoes on again and best to keep one's powder dry

Fine campaigner that ran 2nd of 12 finishers in a 2900m Challans Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Antoine Wiels back in the bike and has a realistic chance of keeping his unbeaten barefoot record intact

Has two races under his belt since the break, most recently last but one behind JINGLE LOVER (14) in a 2100m Class C here last Friday. Barefoot this time and has a decent chance of opening his 2024 account

Blows hot and cold but gave a fine account 3 weeks ago, coming 3rd of 15 in a 2850m Class C here, and should be taken more seriously this time

Reassuring 3rd of 16 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class B early-October. Seldom lets the side down at Vincennes and will be expected to finish in the mix

Could have finished closer than 6th of 14 in a 2100m Class C here last week if he had not been denied a run, and will not be available at 38/1 this time around. Place prospect

6th of 9, on return to competition, in a Class B over course and distance mid-October. Is still being conditioned though and others easier to back

Last but one behind JOLIVERT DU GERS (13), when preparing for this in a 2800m Rambouillet Class B on 6 October. Barefoot this time but would have better prospects on a more even surface