Laval

A talented trotter that has endured a stop-start career, KAKOU CAYENNAIS (9) nevertheless gave a fine account on his recent comeback and has the wherewithal to produce the goods this time. Romain Congard will still be keeping an eye on KESSERO (8) who is clearly close to his race, and KNOCK OUT (13) who goes barefoot following a fine return run at Caen. Bought out of a claimer, KOWEIT DE CHENU (12) struck at the first time of asking for his new handler, and will be barefoot with Alexandre Abrivard in the bike.