Beaten only by a very good horse in a 2625m Class D at La Rochelle 11 days ago. Has inside line to contend with but is plainly in shape and, with application, can give JEAN D'HOLLENBOURG (4) a run for his money

Tends to go well when barefoot but will need to improve on last of 8, behind JIMMU DU PATURAL (5), in a 2150m Class E here on 28 October

Pleasantly-surprised when 4th of 7 finishers in a 2150m Class E here late last month. Enjoys a good draw but a repeat seems improbable

Takes on a less-exalted bunch after running 8th of 15 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 8 October. Has won twice racing right-handed and, if focused, can add a 3rd to his tally

Tenacious 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2150m Class E here on 28 October. Enjoys a good place behind the car and with his trainer back in the bike, must be afforded respect

Good 3rd of 15 in a 2650m Bordeaux Class F a month ago. Starts in front, will be reined by David Thomain, and has every chance of making the frame

Ran 3rd at Durtal before finishing a below-par 6th of 8, behind JIMMU DU PATURAL (5), in a 2150m Class E here on 28 October. Stays in same configuration and is unlikely to shake things up

Showed improvement when 5th of 15, a place ahead of JIMMU DU PATURAL (5), in a 2650m Bordeaux Class F a month ago. Will be fit by now and, even though drawn wide, will still have a part to play

Flattering 6th of 7 in a 2575m Agen Class F last weekend and can be confidently written off

Quality trotter making first appearance since finishing 6th of 8 in a 2150m Vichy Class F last July. Stays shod and will need the outing

Last of 7 in a 2575m Agen Class F last weekend and, considering the draw, can be ignored

6th of 7 finishers in a 2150m Class E here late last month. Always gives her best and could yet pick up some crumbs from the main table

10th of 13 in a 2500m Reims Class F last week. Not ideally-drawn but the presence of Eric Raffin in the bike is reassuring. First 5

11th of 13 in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class G early this month. Has done nothing of note for some time and is not about to break the mould

Last of 9 in a 2725m Grenade monte Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is still in conditioning mode and best to wait

Left a very good impression after faulting in a 2575m Agen Class F on Sunday, and if still on the boil, can redeem himself and finish close