Experienced hard-knocker with consistent references/form credentials at this level, including a last-start 2nd at Tarbes over 2300m on 20 October. Will be a factor, despite conceding weight

Won a similar contest over the same distance at La Teste in August and finished an encouraging 4th over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October after a 2-month break. Will appeal to lovers of outsiders

Debut winner on this course over 2000m in March 2023. Showed his form and well-being when finishing 3rd at Tarbes over 2300m in the key reference race on 20 October - keep safe

Ultra-consistent performer whose references include winning this race last year. Regained momentum recently and confirmed as much by finishing a respectable 5th over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October

Consistent hard-knocker whose form and experience at this level augurs well for his chances here. Ran well in defeat when finishing 6th over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October after a 2-month break

Resumed after a 5-month absence to finish an encouraging 2nd over 2300m at Dax on 6 October. Ought to have benefitted from that comeback outing - an attractive outsider

Consistent, lightly raced mare with sound references/form credentials, especially in 3 starts with headgear (3rd in each outing, the latest over this course and distance on 18 September). Interesting that headgear is removed

Thriving mare with 3 wins and a 2nd from 4 starts this year. Proved her form and well-being by winning the key benchmark event over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October - sets the standard

Honest hard-knocker with sound references, including a course-and-distance victory in mid-September. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing last start (7th) over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October

Last-start winner over 2300m at Tarbes on 20 October - bounced back from her only defeat (3rd at La Teste over 2200m in August) in 5 appearances. Candidate for success