Laval

After qualifying respectably here last summer, NEWTON TUILERIE (6) ran 2nd on his debut earlier this month and Eric Raffin, notably, stays faithful. As for NARCO FROMENTRO (9), he too made a good impression on his own racecourse bow and looks the main threat. Runner-up at Lyon-Parilly first time out, NECTAR VRIE (8) will have progressed for the race and looks competitive for a place in the frame. Fastest qualifier in the field, NORELLO (1) will be dangerous if Mathieu Mottier keeps him focused.