Never far from losing his action, which he did here last December, but returns to racing shod which may be just the ticket. Attention

Produced a pair of good performances before losing his action at Graignes. Failed to make any impression on sole start at the venue but in current condition is unlikely to let the side down, provided he stays in stride

Has just the 2 races in him since the winter break. Stays shod and best to keep one's powder dry

Undeniably capable but has got the new season off to a poor start and must get her house in order

Hardy element that gave a very good account on comeback at Chartres in mid-March. Is confirmed here and in the day's configuration cannot be discounted

Handy mare making first start since 19 February and with shoes on is unlikely to set off any fireworks

No slouch on a good day but has looked rather ordinary of late and must first re-establish his credentials

Back under harness after 2 return runs in the other code. Is new to Nantes but has form at this level and the engagement of Matthieu Abrivard will do her prospects no disservice

Barring an Enghien blip, has been in excellent shape this year. Comfortably won a 2200m Caen Class F late last month and is eminently capable of repeating

Serious mare that took no time showing her form. Steps up in category after running 2nd in a Cholet Class F on 1 May and Julien Balu will be keen to keep their Nantes record intact

Has done little of note for some time and latest Graignes performance did little to convince

Has not once failed to deliver in 2 starts under these conditions. Would have picked up a cheque at Graignes had she kept trotting, but is reunited with Oliver Raffin for whom she goes well, and with application will be no pushover

Has not put a foot wrong since returning to competition in late-March. Is clearly close to his race and can finally open his Nantes account

Qualified respectably at Meslay-du-Maine in April before losing his action at Cholet 2 weeks ago, first time out, and already looks outclassed

Lost his action on debut at Durtal early this month. Left a good impression nevertheless and is unlikely to be far off the mark if Matthieu Abrivard keeps him trotting

Qualified decently last month but was trounced at Laval on racecourse bow 3 weeks ago, and has a lot more to find

Debuted 3rd at Meral before running 2nd in a 2700m Graignes Class F 2 weeks ago. Takes on a better bunch this time but should nevertheless hold her own

Debuted 3rd at Ecommoy in early-April prior to running 2nd in a 2500m Chatelaillon-La Rochelle Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is unlikely to get off the mark this time but can still looks competitive for a place in the picture

Opened her account at Ranes in late-April, comfortably winning a 2150m Class G. Has earned the right to take her chances at this level and while not a priority, will sport front pads and is unlikely too return home empty-handed

Has twice failed to confirm March success, most recently finishing last of 11 in a 3200m Fougeres Class G late last week, and is unlikely to garner much support

Well-related colt that met no opposition on debut early last month in a 2475m Royan Class F. Takes to a hard surface this time but, if as capable as his pedigree suggests, should double his money

Made short work of his debut, easily winning a 2850m Laon Class F early this month, winning in a good time. Competitively-shod on this occasion and looks principal danger to NOBEL DU GERS (8)

In the frame in both starts to date, most recently 3rd of 6 finishers in a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche 2.5 weeks ago. Is not about to lose his maiden label but has potential and is worth retaining

Has never shown any aptitude for the harness code. Is here for a change of scenery and can be ignored

Met no opposition when easily winning a Class F under these conditions earlier in the year. Benefits from a terrific entry and is very much in the picture

Interesting trotter making first appearance since just missing out on the hat-trick last September. Front pads fitted and even in the absence of his trainer in the bike, he starts in front and can finish in the mix

Kicked the season off superbly but eliminated in a Vincennes Class D 3 weeks ago. Would have finished 4th that day though and on better behaviour can make amends

Fine filly that just recently returned to competition after a lengthy stint on the sidelines and is going to need the race

Has done almost everything right to date. Is unseen for over 3 months but showed at Maure that she is hot when fresh and, considering the stable's form, will be no soft touch

Smart filly with decent harness credentials but stays shod for comeback and best to hold off

Modest colt starting for the first time since last October and will have nothing to offer

Sent for a spell after 3 lacklustre runs this term. Is plainly useful when focused but will first need to re-establish her credentials

Quality individual with a pair of runs under his belt since the winter break. Sports modified shoeing and, if sufficiently fit, will not be far from the action

Has shown significant improvement since starting to race barefoot. Pleased on sole Nantes start and can again play a leading role

Serious colt that should not be condemned for losing his action at Chateaubriant 3 weeks ago. Has form in better company and enjoys a realistic chance of keeping his perfect left-handed record intact

Unexceptional filly that finished unthreatening 6th behind LALOUISIA GIRL (2) in a 2975m Jallais Class H early this month and has no possible chance

Never far from losing her action but has bags of talent. Tends to show more going clockwise but with Eric Raffin back in the bike can be expected to garner the lion's share of support

Already has 36 races to her name but has yet to lose her maiden tag and is not about to this time either

Made up for Laval elimination when victorious in a Nancy Class F 3.5 weeks ago. Is clearly in rude health and has a decent chance of giving LALOUISIA GIRL (2) a run for her money

Makes Nantes debut after running 2nd in a Chatelaillon-La Rochelle Class F on comeback 2 weeks ago. Will have improved for the race and on good behaviour can again finish close

Held her own to finish 4th in a Pontchateau Class E a month ago on first goal of the season. Is unlikely to shake things up but can nevertheless get in on the action

Progressive filly starting for the first time in 4 months. Takes on a better lot this time but is in competition-mode and can get a look in

Benefits from a fine entry, and will race barefoot, but has not been at her sharpest lately and needs to raise her game

Has just the one win to her name in 3 dozen starts. Showed her form at Laval last time but shoes on here and best to wait

Got back in the game at Vire last Friday when 2nd in a 2800m Class F. Front shoes off for the first time and, from the back row or not, still looks a player

Has not been seen out since being trounced in a Vincennes monte Class C last January and has nothing to offer here

Oddly out of sorts at Saint-Brieuc late last month but has otherwise been in good shape and left a very good impression here earlier in the year. Forced to incur the handicap this time but can still make first 5

Modest individual that seldom makes his presence felt and is not about to change his ways

Pleasantly surprising winner of a 2800m Pontchateau Class E, at the expense of L'AMIRAL SACHA (10), early this month. Is unlikely to repeat but with form maintained can again figure prominently

Flattering 5th in a 2800m Vire Class F last Friday. Goes first-time barefoot but is still not an obvious choice

Useful trotter when focused but has failed to impress since the winter break and can expect to have few friends

Useful on a good day but has been off the boil so far this term and has too much to do

Honest element that ran 3rd in a Savenay Class F on re-entry early this month. Takes on a better bunch this time but will have come on for the run and cannot be discounted

Imposed on first barefoot start, comfortably securing a 2800m Cholet Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Mattheiu Abrivard in the bike this time and is not to be underestimated

Has no left-handed references but is hard to knock when focused. Is just 70 Euros from elimination, has won 3 times when shod and make it 4

Handy dual-purpose trotter but has just the one race under his belt since the layoff and would be preferred barefoot

Serious type that has not once finished out of the first 3 in 8 provincial starts. Should take well to Nantes conditions and Eric Raffin gets the nod this time. Chance

Put a trio of eliminations behind him to dominate a Chartres Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Won his only race at the venue and can repeat if Anthony barrier succeeds in keeping him focused

Did not enjoy the easiest of starts to his season but has since come good, latterly securing a Vitre Class E 11 days ago. Ran 3rd here earlier in the year and can again make the frame

Completely lost her way last summer and was eliminated on recent harness comeback. Disregard

In the frame in 2 of last 4. Has shown considerable aptitude for the discipline and, with application, is unlikely to disappoint. First 5

Not the worst horse in the field but has been rather disappointing lately and with shoes fitted will have nothing to contribute

Returns to the ridden code after being trounced at Saint-Brieuc 2 weeks ago, and cannot be regarded a contender

Honest type that consistently gives his best. Will have progressed for his re-entry run and can get in on the action if he takes to the new profile

Unraced under the saddle since placing at Arras last June. Has been entrusted to Guillaume Martin and warrants attention

Not the sharpest horse in the field, and comes here after 3 straight eliminations, but is well-engaged on the front row and can get a look in if he deigns to keep his action together

Still somewhat tricky but has taken well to his new vocation. Has been reconfigured for return to the venue and, with application, can pick up a place cheque

Has failed to make any impact in either code this year and is unlikely to generate much interest

Put on a good show to secure a Saint-Brieuc Class F on 30 April. Tends to go well for Clement Frecelle, has won 3 of last 4 barefoot starts, and is not about to go down without a fight

Surprise 4th in a Graignes Class G a fortnight back but appears to have nothing going for him here

Serious trotter that has never disappointed under the saddle. Smartly won a Vincennes Class C on 14 April and will be well-backed to repeat

Complicated sort but has decent monte form. Hind shoes off this time and can play a small role

Previously a good sort but has looked decidedly ordinary so far this season and will need to get his house in order

Has only recently returned from an extended stint on the sidelines. Sports a fresh configuration but still not a priority

Ended last season on a low note and has picked up this term where he left off. Ignore

Has done nothing noteworthy since imposing at Vincennes in February 2024 and latest eliminations do little to inspire confidence