Group II winner of the Prix du Gros-Chene last year. Unplaced (13th) in the course-and-distance reference race on 27 November but finished with running him - has the means to gain compensation/set the record straight

Versatile handicapper who won 3 in a row from July to August, including a 1200m Quinte+ on turf at this venue (resulted in a total 12kg penalty). Finished 8th in a course-and-distance Quinte+ on 27 November - dark horse

Made a successful start to life in this category, winning the 27 November course-and-distance benchmark race. Has more to do under a 4,5kg penalty but shouldn't be underestimated

Thriving colt at the top of his game, and is proven at this level (albeit on turf) off a similar mark. Showed both his form and well-being by winning over 1300m on PSF at Chantilly on 23 November - on the shortlist

Unplaced in his last 6 Quinte+ appearances, the latest (11th) over 1400m on turf at ParisLongchamp in early September - subsequently finished 5th over 1350m at Cholet on 3 November. Others preferred

Unexposed colt whose limits are unknown, though lacks references on PSF - has regained momentum with 2 comeback outings after a year's absence. Won a 1200m conditions race at Nantes on 1 November and can't be underestimated back on this surface in his handicap debut - beware!

Honest hard-knocker who finished a reassuring 5th in the 27 November course-and-distance benchmark event off his current mark. Place chance

Soundly beaten (11th) in the course-and-distance reference race on 27 November but isn't hastily condemned, having finished 5th in a well-composed Class 2 over track and trip in her previous outing. Warrants respect

Venerable veteran and PSF specialist who showed his form and well-being by winning a course-and-distance handicap on 27 November. Ought to remain competitive despite a 3,5kg penalty

Versatile performer who continues to blow hot and cold but retains the means to acquit himself competitively at this level on PSF. Unplaced (10th) in a 1200m Quinte+ at Fontainebleau on 4 November but is best kept safe

Model of consistency in handicaps on both surfaces, boasting sound references/form credentials. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 3rd in a 1400m handicap on this course on 26 November - not taken lightly

Won a 1200m Marseille-Borely handicap on 22 October and subsequently finished 6th in a 1400m Madrid race last month. Best watched for now in his first PSF appearance

Consistent and versatile performer whose references/form credentials (albeit at a lower level) include a recent course-and-distance 5th in a handicap on 27 November. Outsider at this level

Inconsistent colt with undeniable means. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) on his return from a 3-month absence in a 1600m PSF handicap at Pau on 5 December - has scope to improve

Placed in consecutive Quinte+ handicap sprints (1200m) before finishing 12th in a course-and-distance event on 27 November - seemed stretched by this extended distance. For another day

Has found his way in French handicaps recently, winning back-to-back PSF handicaps - the latest on this course over 1400m on 4 December. Will appeal to lovers of outsiders