Toulouse 28 October 2024

Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd over 2950m at Bordeaux in an amateur race on 5 October. Most effective without her irons (unshod) - for another day

Has improved/regained momentum with each comeback outing after a 6-month absence and confirmed as much with a last-start 2850m victory at Durtal on 13 October, albeit racing unshod behind. Keep safe

Went off the boil after winning over track and trip on 25 February but is a course-and-distance specialist. Unplaced (14th) over 2400m at Montauban on 20 October but is ideally engaged and capable of better

Finished 2nd over 2700m at Miramont last month in this (barefoot) configuration, so shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last-start 11th over 2450m at Castillonnes on 29 September. Attractive outsider

Complicated trotter with undeniable means/ability - usually acquits himself well when not disqualified, especially in this (unshod) configuration. Could make amends after his faux pas at Amiens on 5 October

Disqualified in 6 of his last 7 appearances, including 3 consecutive recent outings - the latest over 2725m at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 19 October. Question of wisdom

A model of consistency with solid form references/credentials under these conditions with this shoeing configuration, including a last-start 5th over 2850m at Hyeres on 11 October. Candidate for success

Winner over 2575m at Agen last month in this shoeing configuration and didn't go unnoticed when 5th (barefoot) over 3125m at Savenay on 29 September. Keep safe

Unreliable but undeniably capable hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials. Not disgraced despite finishing unplaced (8th) over 2650m at Bordeaux on 20 October

Disqualified in 4 of 10 starts this year and soundly beaten/unplaced in another 5 outings - including his latest (8th) over 2550m at Beaumont on 13 October. Others preferred

Capable but inconsistent trotter confirmed under these/similar conditions in this shoeing configuration. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing last-start 13th over 2850m at Durtal on 13 October

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials but isn't as effective racing with her irons. Confirmed as much when a well-beaten 16th (shod) over 2400m at Montauban on 20 October

Disqualified in all 4 starts this year (after a 7-month absence), the latest in a 2450m Castillonnes harness race on 29 September. Best watched for now

Versatile hard-knocker unplaced in 3 consecutive recent starts with his irons, the latest (14th) in a 2400m amateur harness race at Montauban on 20 October. Attractive outsider with all 4 shoes removed

Bounced back to form with a reassuring last-start 4th in this shoe-fitting at Castillonnes over 2450m on 29 September. Will have a role to play if confirming/building on that improvement

Last-start winner over 2400m at Montauban on 20 October, albeit in a different shoeing configuration. Confirmation required

Capable mare but currently out of sorts - soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent starts, the latest (11th) at Langon over 2800m on 21 September

Complicated, seldom far from a fault but undeniably capable of fighting for victory. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her latest faux pas at Challans on 13 October

Flatters to deceive but is unexposed over speed distances so dangerous to discount. Didn't go unnoticed when 7th over 2625m at Agen on 15 September

Delicate but undeniably capable of winning a race like this if avoiding disqualification. Showed her form and well-being by finishing 2nd over 2650m at Bordeaux on 20 October

Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her last-start 8th (shod) over 2800m at Auch on 5 August. Keep safe

Confirmed in this configuration but has been off the boil since April - disqualified in consecutive outings before finishing 11th at Beaumont over 2550m on 13 October. Others preferred

Tricky customer but certainly not devoid of ability - boasts sound references/form credentials, especially in this (unshod) configuration. Absent since her disqualification at Vichy on 26 June

Honest hard-knocker with sound/consistent form credentials, though none over speed distances or with this shoeing configuration. Unplaced (10th) over 2825m at Durtal on 13 October

Inconsistent but undeniably capable of acquitting herself competitively in a race of this ilk, especially in this shoeing configuration. Not hastily condemned for her last-start 7th (shod) at Niort on 15 September

Delicate mare with the speed to play a leading role if avoiding disqualification. Sanctioned in 8 of her last 9 starts, including consecutive recent outings - the latest at Hyeres on 29 September. All or nothing

Continues to blow hot and cold but retains sufficient means - confirmed as much by finishing 4th over 2600m at Cazaubon on 26 August. Dark horse

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd in this configuration at Bordeaux over 2650m on 20 October. Confirmation required

Complicated trotter with undeniable means - seldom far from a fault but usually does himself well when avoiding disqualification. Sanctioned in his last start at Castillonnes on 29 September

Tricky customer but isn't devoid of ability - boasts sound references/credentials under these conditions, including a last-start 5th on this course over 2950m on 13 September. Keep safe

Flatters to deceive recently - unplaced in 3 consecutive outings, the latest (7th) at Bordeaux over 2650m on 20 October. Shouldn't be hastily condemned

A model of consistency when racing unshod, though scored with his irons at Lannemezan on 28 August. Needs to bounce back from a last-start disqualification at Challans on 13 October

Lacks references over speed distances but has the form and experience at a higher level to play a leading role. Caught the eye when finishing 3rd over 2825m at Durtal on 13 October

Confirmed under these conditions and is in good form/physical condition but is as complicated as he is talented. Finished 5th over 2650m at Bordeaux on 20 October - needn't improve much to fight for victory

Inconsistent but has the means to acquit himself competitively in a race of this nature. Has finished 4th in back-to-back recent appearances, the latest at Villeneuve on 22 September over 2625m

Unplaced in consecutive comeback races after a 2-month absence. Finished 8th (shod) at Villeneuve on 22 September over 2625m but could fare better racing unshod for this commitment - for another day

Complicated trotter disqualified at Bihorel-les-Rouen on 20 October after back-to-back victories in the claiming category. Question of wisdom

Confirmed in this configuration and seldom finishes far off the mark but is more effective/competitive at a lower level. Unplaced (6th) over 2650m at Bordeaux on 20 October

Disqualified in consecutive recent appearances, the latest (shod) at Beaumont on 9 September. Best just to watch

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references under these conditions with this (unshod) configuration, despite disappointing recent efforts - the latest (5th) over 3125m at Angers on 20 October. Not written off

Yet to find the frame (place) in 11 appearances this year, though did achieve her best 2024 performance in this shoeing configuration - 4th over 2750m at Cabourg on 30 July. Will tempt the lovers of outsiders

At the top of his game, winning 2 of his last 3 starts - the latest at Angers over 3125m on 20 October in the same (barefoot) shoeing configuration he is presented with here. The horse to beat

Honest hard-knocker with sound references at this level under these conditions/with this shoe-fitting, including a creditable last-start 5th at a higher level over 2875m at Meslay on 2 October. Dark horse

Unreliable but undeniably capable veteran hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials under these conditions. Won a 2850m Vincennes claimer before his disqualification at Angers on 20 October

Honest hard-knocker with sound references under these conditions/with this shoeing configuration. Did not go unnoticed when finishing 7th over 2650m at Laon on 13 October - can get into the picture

Rarely seen with this shoe-fitting but did win his latest appearance in this configuration, at over 2300m at Marseille-Borely on 17 May. Absent since finishing 8th over 2400m at Beaumont on 14 July - beware

Undeniably capable veteran but currently out of sorts. Well-beaten 12th (shod) over 2950m at Beaumont on 3 September but shouldn't be hastily condemned with shoes removed under favourable conditions

Complicated veteran trotter disqualified in 4 of his last 5 starts, including his latest here over 2950m on 20 September. Races in a different shoeing configuration

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials under these conditions, including a good 3rd over 2400m at Beaumont on 5 October. Attractive outsider

Tricky customer with undeniable means and sound form references/credentials with his irons (shod). Showed his form and well-being with a good 4th over 3125m at Angers on 20 October - will be a factor

Regained form/momentum recently and confirmed as much with a last-start 2425m Montauban success on 20 October. Ought to remain competitive

Complicated but does acquit himself well when avoiding disqualification and is proven/most effective on right-hand tracks. Finished a reassuring 3rd over 2425m at Montauban on 20 October - keep safe

Capable veteran trotter but is currently out of sorts and his best references/performances were achieved without his irons. Finished 6th (unshod) over 2400m at Beaumont on 5 October - best watched for now

Well-performed veteran trotter with solid form references/credentials at a higher level, especially in this (unshod) configuration. Won shod over 2400m at Beaumont on 5 October and is barefoot here - beware!

Bounced back to form with a reassuring last-start 4th in this configuration over 2550m at Beaumont on 13 October. Confirmation required

Has won and finished 2nd twice each in 4 completed outings (7 starts) with this shoe-fitting. Followed up his 2250m Auch victory with a 2575m success at Agen on 15 September - sets the standard, hard to beat

Complicated trotter disqualified in 3 of his last 5 starts, including consecutive recent outings - the latest over 2450m at Villareal in Spain on 17 August. Presented fresh with hind shoes removed

Tricky horse with undeniable means and sound form references/credentials, including a victory over track and trip on 17 May. Good 4th over 2450m at Jarnac on 22 September - will make his presence felt

Consistent 16-start maiden with sound references/form credentials, albeit without success. Not beaten far when 4th in this shoe-fitting in a 2750m claimer at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 19 October

Complicated colt disqualified in 4 of his last 5 starts, including his latest in a 2750m Grenade claimer on 19 October. Others preferred

Unreliable although not devoid of ability but was soundly beaten (10th) over this course and distance on 20 September

Commendably consistent 16-start maiden with sound form references/credentials, including a last-start 3rd over 2250m at Auch on 1 September. Dark horse

Complicated and seldom far from a fault but isn't devoid of ability - boasts sound form references, albeit without a win. Disqualified at Le Croise-Laroche on 30 September, so this remains a question of wisdom

A lightly raced trotter as complicated as he is talented - disqualified in 5 of 11 starts, though does acquit himself competitively when applied. Finished a creditable 5th (shod) at Salon-de-Provence on 5 October

Tricky customer but is considerably talented and has regained form/momentum - confirmed as much by winning at Beaumont over 2400m on 5 October. Ought to remain competitive for victory

Bounced back to form in this shoeing configuration to finish a reassuring 4th over 2900m at Challans on 13 October. Confirmation required

Delicate, seldom far from a fault but retains sufficient means/ability. Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd in this (barefoot) configuration over 2575m at Agen on 15 September - will be a factor here if applied

Complicated, seldom far from a fault but usually acquits himself competitively when not disqualified. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his faux pas at Salon-de-Provence on 5 October

Undefeated in 3 starts last year. Lost his unbeaten record when disqualified on his reappearance after a 7-month absence at Beaumont on 24 June - shouldn't take him long to resurface, so isn't taken lightly

Has made no impression in 3 recent comeback appearances after a 3-month absence. Disqualified twice before finishing an underwhelming 8th in a 2825m claimer at Castera-Verduzan on 7 October

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references under these conditions, though none in this shoe-fitting. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing 8th over track and trip on 20 September

Revealed considerable early promise and boasts solid form references/credentials but has lost her way recently - finished 12th over track and trip on 20 September. Should fare better under these conditions

Sparked progress racing unshod at Auch on 2 September, finishing 2nd over 2250m. Could have a say if confirming/building on that improvement

Bounced back to form with a reassuring last-start 2nd in this barefoot configuration at Castera-Verduzan over 2800m on 14 October. Confirmation required

Progressive last-start winner rewarded for her consistency with a second career success on 5 October at Beaumont over 2400m in her first barefoot appearance. Unshod again, she looks capable of following up

Inconsistent but retains the means to fight for victory in a race of this nature, especially on the evidence of her encouraging last-start 2nd at Reims over 2550m on 12 October. Candidate for success

Seldom far off the mark on a going day but is currently out of sorts - disqualified at Dieppe over 2550m on 2 September. Best watched for now

Runner-up over 2600m at Fleurance on 18 August in her first unshod appearance. Maturing filly with the undeniable means to make her presence felt

Commendably consistent filly with sound references/credentials, albeit with a victory (19-start maiden). Acquitted herself well in defeat when 3rd over 2825m at Durtal on 13 October - high on the shortlist

Consistent, lightly raced filly with undeniable means and scope to improve after a pleasing last-start 4th at Castera-Verduzan over 2800m on 14 October. Not taken lightly