Possesses early speed so is ideally positioned at the start from the inside of the front row, especially in this shoeing configuration (barefoot) after a creditable last-start 7th over 2925m at Cagnes on 31 January. Has a winning chance

Well-performed veteran, although no longer the force of old and more effective racing unshod. Disqualified at Reims over 2500m on 25 February but, judged on his best references, cannot be underestimated in his first start at this level

Winner of his only appearance in this category at Cherbourg way back in October 2021. Soundly beaten in both starts this year - the latest (14th) at Argentan over 2150m on 28 March - so will need to improve to make his presence felt

Soundly beaten in all three comeback outings this year - made no impression in his latest outing at Caen over 2200m on 11 March. Won his only barefoot appearance in this category, so is dangerous to dismiss

Consistent for the most part and proven in this configuration (barefoot) with references at a higher level, though has looked out of sorts in 4 appearances this year (10th at Argentan over 2150m on 28 March). Can do better in this grade

Out of sorts and appears to have gone off the boil in his three appearances this year - disqualified in his latest outing at Carhaix on 7 April. Won his only outing in this category at Enghien in June last year

Has performed inconsistently in three comeback appearances this year but has already proven his competitiveness at this level. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 7th at Agen over 2575m on 7 April - high on the shortlist

Veteran trotter with just 2 wins from 72 starts. Has looked out of sorts in three comeback appearances this year - the latest (8th) at Argentan over 2150m on 28 March - but could fare better in his first start at this level

Out of sorts but has sound references in the claiming category and retains the means to play a leading role in a race of this nature, despite finishing a well-beaten 14th in a mounted race over 2800m at Rambouillet on 7 April. Respect

Unreliable performer with references in this category at this venue. Best watched for now, though, after his failure (disqualification) at Graignes on 25 February

Delicate veteran trotter who appears to have lost his way after 3 disqualifications in 6 starts this year (2 at this level), including his latest outing at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 7 April. Others preferred

Sparked improvement to finish 4th in a 2150m amateur race at Cagnes on 8 March but has to make further progress to get a look in here, even at this level

Soundly beaten in all three comeback outings this year and hard to make a case for here after making no impression in her latest outing at Ecommoy over 2750m on 1 April. Could resurface at this level but is best watched for now

Finished 9th on his reappearance (shod) over 2900m at Amiens on 6 April but could fare better here racing barefoot

Hasn't finished far off the mark alternating between the disciplines recently but is more effective racing unshod. Was 8th in a 2600m mounted race ay Nancy on 30 March

Placed just once (2nd at Amiens in September) in 10 starts last year and has finished unplaced in his 3 outings this term - was 7th at Amiens over 2900m on 6 April. Lacks references in this shoeing configuration