Finished 11th of 13, on first start since the layoff, in a 2200m Class D here 10 days ago. Still in conditioning mode however and can be ruled out

8th of 14, a place behind KRISTO STAR (5), on return to competition in a 2850m Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Has won 2 of 3 when barefoot and should not be underestimated

Steps up in category after coming 3rd of 11 in a 2700m Graignes Class B on 13 October. Is confirmed under these conditions and with Yoann Lebourgeois in the bike, is not about to disappoint

Has not been seen out since running 2nd to KAMOUR (9) in a 2550m Reims Class B mid-September. Is new to the main track but can play a small part if he takes to the new profile

Moderate type that ran 6th of 14 in a 2850m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago, and is not about to improve on that

7th of 14, a place behind KRISTO STAR (5), in a 2850m Class D conditioner 2.5 weeks ago. Shoes off this time and the engagement of Eric Raffin will only work to his advantage

Last but one behind KRISTO STAR (5) in a 2850m Class D conditioner 2.5 weeks ago. Competitively-shod this time and, with his mind on the game, can make a big impact

2nd of 8 in a 2250m Enghien monte Class D mid-October. Has other priorities and can be ignored

Disappointing in last 2, latterly 10th of 14, behind KRISTO STAR (5), in a 2850m Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Races barefoot again but others easier to trust

Versatile element that came 3rd of 12 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D mid-October. Has never let the side down here and will have a claim on a place in the frame

Last of 15 when being prepared for this in a Class C over track and trip on 30 October. Races barefoot this time and can apply the pressure on KADOR JOSSELYN (12). Chance

10th of 14, behind KOPECK DE CHENU (7), in a Class C conditioner over course and distance on 15 October. Will be ready for first objective of the winter meeting and can bring home the bacon