4-13 Challans 11Oct26 2900SS $16,500 E27 HCP 4 25m Romain Marty btn 35.97m, wnr Minecraft 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been struggling of late, most recently finishing fourth at Challans. Has ability and can do much better.

99-17 Vincennes 30Oct26 2700SS $35,000 E35 CG 4 Anthony Barrier $59, btn 99m, wnr Magico 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last raced at Vincennes on October 30 when he failed to finish. Forgive the recent mishap. Top pick if at his best.

6-17 Vincennes 30Oct26 2700SS $35,000 E35 CG 4 David Thomain $18, btn 36.29m, wnr Magico 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished sixth last start at Vincennes on the back of a win at Challans two runs back. Well-placed in this contest. Capable of taking this out.

3-13 Laval 03Oct26 2850SS $21,000 E30 CG 4 Franck Nivard $13, btn 10.72m, wnr Major Du Belver 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Is getting close to a win after finishing in the money at his past two starts, most recently at this track, beaten 3.3L. Great chance to find an overdue win.

7-12 Laval 19Aug26 2050MS $40,000 D40 CG 4 Benjamin Rochard $19, btn 71.43m, wnr Milord Du Lupin 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up since finishing seventh at this track 11 weeks ago. Should be there at the business end.

99-17 Vincennes 30Oct26 2700SS $35,000 E35 CG 4 Eric Raffin $3, btn 99m, wnr Magico 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to finish last start at Vincennes on October 30. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.

99-15 Enghien 12Oct26 2875SS $40,000 D36 CG 4 Jean-Yann Ricart $47, btn 99m, wnr Magic De Banville 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to finish last start at Enghien on October 12. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.

1-10 Cabourg 14Jul26 2050MS $22,000 E27 CG 4 Nicolas Bazire $3, won by 1.37m, 2nd Mambo Du Mirel 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was last produced when he scored at Cabourg four months ago. Wait and see how he returns.

99-16 Vincennes 15Sep26 2700SS $40,000 D37 CG 4 Corentin Ferre $182, btn 99m, wnr Maestro Love 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to finish last start at Vincennes on September 15. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.

4-13 Lyon-Parilly 27Oct26 2600MS $23,000 D36 CG 4 Esteban De Jesus $6, btn 10.79m, wnr Moving Quick 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has not been in the placings in two runs this prep, the latest when 3.4L away in fourth at Lyon-Parilly. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.

4-9 Vincennes 22Feb26 2700SS $40,000 D35 CG 4 Benjamin Rochard $4, btn 12.04m, wnr Mercure D'elle 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns following a spell of nine months. Last raced when fourth at Vincennes. May need the outing and prefer others this time.

89-18 Les Sables-D'olonne 19Oct26 2750SS $30,000 B HCP 4 Eric Blot $201, btn 99m, wnr Malium 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Forget last start when failed to complete the course at Les Sables-d'olonne. Ran 12th two back at Cordemais,. Overlook the recent mishap but still needs to lift.

1-11 Mauquenchy 23Jul26 2850SS $21,000 E26 HCP CG 4 25m Francois Lagadeuc $3, won by 0.1m, 2nd Mystic De Blary 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns following a spell of three-and-a-half months. Last raced when win at Mauquenchy. Might need this run and others rate better.

4-16 Cordemais 04Oct26 2800SS $24,000 B HCP 4 Benjamin Rochard $7, btn 5.43m, wnr Malmo De Puch 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Sound effort last time to finish 1.7L from the winner in fourth at Cordemais. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

9-12 Reims 14Oct26 2550SS $23,000 D37 4 Matthieu Verva $110, btn 131m, wnr Magnus De Fleur 0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to threaten when resuming last start, finishing ninth at Reims and beaten 40.9L. Will come on from that run and is a strong winning hope.