Surprise 2nd of 13 in a 2800m Chartres Class B on re-entry mid-October. Takes on a better lot this time though and chances limited

6th of 13 behind KEITHOS DU RHIN (1) in a 2800m Chartres Class B conditioner mid-October. Continues to progress and, shod to preference, will be expected to play a leading part

Encouraged at Vincennes before finishing last but one to KAPTAIN DU LIAMONE (8) in a 2825m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche on 1 November. Barefoot again but others still easier to trust

Returns to racing barefoot after coming 3rd of 13 behind KEITHOS DU RHIN (1) in a 2800m Chartres Class B mid-October. Franck Nivard in the wagon again but others preferred this time

Sanctioned when heavily-backed in a 2450m Caen Class C 3.5 weeks ago. Likes to get to the front early and, from the first row, looks a serious proposition

Last of 15 when prepping for this in a 2700m Vincennes Class D late last month. Enjoys a very good entry and, barefoot this time, will legitimately garner support

Promising future prospect that ran 6th of 14, behind KAPTAIN DU LIAMONE (8), on comeback in a 2800m Rambouillet Class B on 6 October. Still being conditioned and the extra 25m to travel will do him no favours

Made up for Agen sanction when easy winner of a 2825m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche on 1 November. Incurs the penalty once more but a repeat seems improbable

Below-par at Parilly before running a fast-finishing 4th of 7 in a 2625m Agen Class B 3 weeks ago. Pleased on lone Mauquenchy start and even from 2nd line can make first 5

Makes first appearance for 2 months after having run 2nd of 10 finishers in a 2825m Chartres Class B. Goes well for Eric Raffin and has the class to win this from the 2nd line