6th of 10 in a 2900m Challans Class F last weekend. Has looked ordinary of late and can be confidently passed over

Has merit but sanctioned in 3 of last 4, latterly a 2775m Class E at Les Sables on 21 October and, revised configuration or not, can be passed over

Sanctioned in a 2850m Parilly Class E on 18 September. Has merit but too frequently sanctioned to be afforded much trust

10th of 12, on return to competition, in a 2775m Class F at Les Sables on 20 September. Has previously won here but appears to have too much to do this time

Won at Le Pertre before finishing 9th of 13 in a 3250m Saumur class F on 20 October. Goes barefoot with Franck Nivard reining and should not be overlooked

Failed to confirm his good run at Les Sables when 8th of 11 in a 3000m Nantes Class E 3.5 weeks ago. Configured differently this time, is proven at Laval, and is unlikely to disappoint

Ran 2nd at Alencon before winning a 2750m Class E at Angouleme on 6 October. Takes on better this time but still looks good enough to make the frame

Reassuring 3rd of 8 in a 2300m Chateaubriant Class F in early-August. Has been rested since but sports a competitive configuration for re-entry and, already confirmed here, must not be underestimated

Pleasantly surprising 2nd of 10 in a 2600m Morlaix Class F on 22 September, but is being aimed too high here

Laval-loving trotter making first start since coming 5th of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E last March and best to hold off

Honest type that trotted 4th of 8 finishers in a 3100m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre mid-September. Unlikely to spring a surprise but races unshod-behind and should hold his own

7th of 11 in a 2750m Cabourg monte Class E on 3 October. Here for a change of scenery and can be ruled out

Last but one in a 3250m Saumur Class F on 20 October. Front pads fitted this time but has been off the boil for a while and chances seem limited

Last but one when preparing for this in a 2750m Cabourg Class D mid-October. Is a different horse when unshod-behind and can fight out the finish

Has not been seen out since finishing 7th of 12 in a Class E over course and distance late-August. Is superbly-entered and can win this if he disposes of KIRSCH DES PRES (14)