12th of 13 finishers in a 2875m Argentan Class E mid-month. Just front shoes off this time but current form does little to inspire confidence

Drops back in category after coming 9th of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D a fortnight ago. Benefits from a good entry and, with application, can make a big splash

Has not been seen out since finishing 9th of 11 in a 2850m Vincennes Class E last December. Races first time barefoot though, and from the 3-spot will be worth monitoring

Pleasantly surprised when securing a 2900m Amiens Class F 3 weeks ago. Steps up in category but has the plum spot behind the car and, with form maintained, can pick up some prizemoney

Has shown improvement since starting to race barefoot, most recently 3rd of 16 in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 4 April. Well-positioned and while unlikely to impose, should still figure prominently at the business end of the race

8th of 12 in a Class E over course and distance on 18 March. Stays shod and will have other priorities

Won at Vire earlier this term before faulting twice, latterly in a 2350m Angers Class E on 11 April. Races barefoot for the first time and can put his recent sanctions firmly behind him. Claim

3rd over track and trip last month before faulting in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 1 April. Races barefoot this time though and, although drawn wide, must still be afforded respect

Pleasant 7th of 12 in a 2350m Angers Class E on 11 April, on first start back. Will have progressed and should logically be in a position to challenge for victory this time

Modest individual that was sanctioned in a 2625m Cherbourg Class G early last month and, barefoot or not, has nothing going for him here

Kicked the year off superbly but has since lost his way, most recently last of 11 in a 2800m Tours Class F a fortnight ago and, even sporting a new configuration, will struggle to make his mark

Won over course and distance last month before trotting good 3rd of 7 in a 2500m Reims Class F earlier this month. On the back line, but form is not in question, and the new shoeing formula may be just the ticket. Chance

Has not been seen out since securing a 4th successive sanction in a 2200m Vincennes monte Class C last August. Has talent to burn and races unshod-behind, but will need the outing

Got off the mark at Reims last month before faulting early in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 4 April. Returns to racing clockwise and will generate some interest

Sanctioned in a 2725m Lisieux Class F a fortnight ago. Shoes on again and no threat

Promising colt starting for the first time since winning a 2700m Graignes Class F last August and will not be given a hard race