Lightly raced and progressive trotter, especially in this barefoot configuration - at the top of his game after 2 wins from 3 recent appearances, the latest over 2725m at Pornichet on 31 October. Sets the standard

Experienced trotter with the means to play a leading role, especially if confirming/building on the form of his last-start 2nd (shod) at Graignes over 2725m on 23 November. Yoann Lebourgeois in the sulky an advantage

Regained momentum recently in 5 starts after a 4-month break, confirming the form and improvement of his 2nd at Chartres in October by finishing 4th over 2500m at Reims on 14 November (both in this shoe-fitting)

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials - seldom far off the mark, though hard to win with (2 wins from 37 starts). Didn't go unnoticed (6th) in a course-and-distance event on 15 November

Versatile but unreliable trotter who isn't entirely incapable of getting into the picture if bouncing back from a last-start disqualification in a similar course-and-distance contest on 5 October. For lovers of outsiders

Inconsistent but undeniably capable performer whose last-start 2800m victory at Chartres on 26 November proved he retains sufficient means. Confirmation expected

Sparingly raced trotter with the form and experience to play a leading role, even with his irons fitted. Caught the eye when finishing 5th (shod) over 2500m at Reims on 14 November resuming after a 6-month absence

Placed once (3rd) in 7 appearances this year but disqualified in 3 outings, including his latest at Mauquenchy over 2850m on 17 November. Others preferred

Honest hard-knocking trotter with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 3rd in 2 of his last 3 starts - the latest over 2850m at Mauquenchy on 22 November. Dark horse

Consistent hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins - just 1 victory from 24 starts. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2800m at Chartres on 26 November

Opened his account at Castera-Verduzan over 2150m in August but made no impression in his 2 subsequent starts, the latest (10th) on this track over the same distance on 15 November. For another day

Improved recently in 3 starts with this shoeing configuration. Confirmed as much with a course-and-distance victory on 15 November so shouldn't be taken lightly, despite his second-row starting berth

He revealed considerable promise early in his career but has flattered to deceive this year (disqualified twice and unplaced 4 times in 6 starts this year, the latest (7th) over 2950m at Saint-Malo on 1 November. Could do better racing in this shoe-fitting for the first time

Confirmed the form/improvement of his Strasbourg 2nd last month by filling the runners-up berth again at Agen over 2575m on 17 November. Attractive outsider