Sanctioned, on first start for 7 months, in a Class F over course and distance 10 days ago. Is still in conditioning-mode and can be ruled out

9th of 12 behind KOBALT (8) in a Class E conditioner over 2725m here 2 weeks ago. Is confirmed at a superior level and, at peak fitness, can give this a good go

Won on Reims re-entry before coming 5th of 13 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 6 December. Seldom disappoints for Pierre-Yves Verva and will be expected to contest the finish

Sanctioned when suffering interference in a 2850m Vincennes Class E on 10 December, but is still out of his depth here

Going well before losing his action in a 2725m Class E here a fortnight ago. Form is not in question though, reverts to a successful formula, and will not be far off the mark if Alexis Collette keeps him trotting

Back in business following an extended absence, comfortably winning a 2875m Argentan Class F on Boxing Day. Steps up in category but must still be considered a leading protagonist

Has been knocking at the door lately, most recently 2nd of 11 in a 2050m Class E at Lyon-La Soie 3 weeks ago. In this field though looks more a minor place prospect

6th of 12 in a Class E over 2725m here 2 weeks ago. Just pads fitted this time and others preferred

Has not been seen out since faulting early in a Class D over course and distance 5 months ago and will need the run

Easy winner of a 2725m Graignes Class E 3 weeks ago. Has never disappointed when barefoot but takes on a better lot and chances limited

Cabourg-loving colt making first start since coming 2nd of 11 in a 3125m Angers Class E on 20 October. Entrusted to Benjamin Rochard for first time and must be taken at face value

3rd of 14 in a 3150m Saint-Brieuc Class F on 6 December. Reunited with Yoann Lebourgeois who ran 2nd with him here mid-October and has the wherewithal to make first 5

Imposed at Saint-Brieuc before running 4th of 10 in a 3000m Nantes Class E a month ago. Barefoot this time and even though in more-exalted company, can still hold his own