Cholet

Milord du Chetelet (7) suffered his first genuine defeat when runner-up last time, having previously been unbeaten when staying faultless. Now racing without shoes for the first time, that extra edge could see him return to winning ways. He faces notable opposition from the progressive Minou d'Echal (9) and Monkey Dy Luffy (8), who is unbeaten in two starts when racing barefoot. Mazel Tov Dairpet (10), primed for this assignment, is also one to note on his return from a break.