Consistent performer with references at a higher level as well as a course-and-distance victory on his last visit to this venue (29 September). Back on French soil after finishing 5th in a Listed race at Madrid on 20 OCtober

Rejuvenated 6-year-old gelding bidding to complete a hat-trick after wins at Nantes last month and at Le Mans in a 1950m handicap on 2 November. Candidate for success despite a 3,5kg penalty

Experienced veteran handicapper with sound references/form credentials at this level, which include finishing 6th in consecutive recent handicap appearances - the latest over 1900m at Bordeaux on 26 October. Outsider

Inconsistent veteran who sparked improvement dropped to his current mark when 2nd in a 1900m handicap at Bordeaux on 26 October. Confirmation required

Experienced handicapper with sound references/form credentials at this level, especially on this course. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his failure (13th) on PSF in a 1900m Deauville handicap on 21 October

Last-start winner of an Agen claimer over 1850m on 27 October. Back in a handicap off an unchanged mark

Won a 2000m Le Lion-d'Angers handicap in August before proving his competitiveness under a 2kg penalty/this mark by finishing 4th in both subsequent starts, the latest in a 2000m Saint-Cloud claimer on 14 October. Has a winning chance under bottomweight

Has gone off the boil and finished unplaced in 3 consecutive recent outings, the latest (13th) at Bordeaux in a 1900m handicap on 5 November. Others preferred