12th of 13, on comeback, in a 3125m Angers Class E. Preparing for a campaign under the saddle and can be ruled out

Lacklustre 8th of 12 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E 12 days ago, after having won at Maure-de-Bretagne 1.5 months earlier. Has previously won in this configuration and will be expected to redeem himself

Moderate 4th of 7 in a monte Class E over course and distance late last month. Has never delivered under harness here and chances slim

Sanctioned on Sunday in a 2650m Alencon Class D when first time barefoot. Fitted with new configuration this time though and will have his supporters

Has not been seen out since coming 6th in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d’Olonne late last August and is sure to need the run

Pleasant 5th of 11, on first start since the break, in a 2700m Graignes Class F 11 days ago. Shod to preference this time, will have come on for the run, and will be no easy touch

Unbeaten in 3 starts this year, most recently securing a 2700m Graignes Class F on 14 April, and can make his Laval debut a winning one

Finished a place behind JUST D'ACADIE (15) in Paris before a below-par 7th of 9 in a 2600m Nancy Class E on 30 March. Shoes on and others preferred

3rd in a 3250m Saumur Class F earlier this month after having imposed on comeback 2 weeks earlier. Sports a fresh configuration, has references here, and must be respected

Back under harness after coming a flattering 5th of 7 finishers in a monte Class E under similar conditions late-March. Has merit, and races barefoot, but will have his work cut out this time

Has returned to racing in excellent shape, latterly 3rd in a 2350m Angers Class E a fortnight ago. Is confirmed at Laval and must be considered a serious player

Complicated but useful sort making first start since faulting in a 2850m Vincennes Class E on 3 January. Barefoot for the occasion and is not to be overlooked

Last of 13 on return to competition in a 3125m Angers Class E 3 weeks ago. Has other priorities and can be passed over

Pleasant, and surprising, 6th of 14 finishers in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class F mid-month but a repeat seems improbable

Not disgraced when 6th of 13 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E earlier this month. Won his only start here, with the driver of the day, and is eminently capable of opening his 2024 account

Sanctioned early, on re-entry, in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 7 April and is not going to be troubling the judge. Disregard