Complicated character that was sanctioned in a 2725m Thouars monte Class F last week and has no realistic chance

8th of 9, on return from a lengthy absence, in a 2850m Class E at Maure-de-Bretagne on 30 April. Has a lot going for him here though and is unlikely to let the side down

Went off the boil last year and has picked up where he left off, latterly sanctioned in a 3200m Landivisiau monte Class F, and can be confidently ruled out

Took little time getting back in shape, coming 2nd of 11 in a 2800m Tours Class F on Sunday, and backs up with every chance of making the frame once more

Has merit but sanctioned in last 2, most recently a 3000m Nantes Class E a week ago. Shoes back on and will not be far from the action if Matthieu Abrivard keeps him trotting

Last of 11 in Rambouillet race of reference on 21 April and is unlikely to be influencing the outcome

9th of 10, on re-entry, in a 2750m Elbeuf Class F a fortnight ago. Is confirmed at this level though, races barefoot this time, and is unlikely to be far off the mark

Returns to the harness code after coming 4th of 11 in a 2400m Amiens monte Class F 12 days ago. Here for reasons of conditioning though and can be passed over

Pleasant 3rd in Rambouillet race of reference before faulting, when on course for a place in the frame, in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2 weeks ago. Shoes back on though and cannot be considered a player

Showed marked improvement at Argentan before faulting, when favourite, in a 2700m Class F at La Capelle late last month. Sports a new configuration and can set the record straight

4th of 13 in a 2700m Meral Class F on Sunday but will need to raise his game in order to play a role here

On a fine run of form this term, most recently 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2 weeks ago and, despite the handicap, can still figure prominently at the business end of the race

Made it 2 wins in a row when securing a 2800m Rambouillet Class E a fortnight ago. Yet to impress at the venue but in present form, looks an interesting outsider

Made it 2 straight sanctions when faulting in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E on 21 April and is not going to be troubling the judge

Failed to confirm his Angers performance when 8th of 11 in a 2875m Enghien Class D on 20 April. Will appreciate the return to racing clockwise however and can start to put things right

Delicate but finished 3rd of 10 in a 2450m Caen monte Class E late last month. Pleased on re-entry here, also under the saddle, and has other priorities