Auzebosc

The grey loves it here (three course wins) but his fitness must be taken on trust, as he is unraced since January when finishing second in a claimer.

Black Hawk

Upset better fancied rivals under a top rider at Compiegne in May. Below form since, but clearly has the ability to be competitive in this grade.

Blackjac du Houley

Still in search of that elusive first win of the season after a mixed bag of results.

Dream In Normandy

The gelding is enjoying a second youth this term (three wins) and, despite the odd blip, three course wins and a handy mark bode well for his chances.

Estcourt

The gelding has been shrewdly campaigned to win six races (during his career) at Pompadour, but now has the stiffer task of translating that form to the Normandy circuit.

Frozen

The mare didn’t back up her third in a fillies and mares’ race last time, and still a maiden at the age of five.

Full Flow

Closed steadily to finish an eye-catching third at Dieppe last time. Plenty high enough in the weights, but the mare should relish this stiffer stamina test.

Jolympa

Finished a third last time but the balance of the filly’s form is otherwise modest.

Nerokas

One of the lesser lights in a top yard last season, a change of trainers hasn’t worked to date, although there has been the occasional hint of a return to form.

Nightdance Man

Has yet to win this term, but continues to knock on the door, and successive seconds offer plenty of encouragement.

Russian Twist

This bold front runner has come of age this season. Had his four-race winning streak snapped at le Lion d’Angers last time, but clearly a serious contender.

Silverstone

Was motoring along nicely earlier in the season following wins at Pau and Chantilly, but with questions to answer on recent form.