Delicate, lightly raced trotter with undeniable means. Lacks references on left-handed tracks but has to be respected after a reassuring 3rd over 2650m at Carpentras on 12 May - keep safe

Improved to finish 4th (barefoot) over 2150m at Vichy on 27 May but is unlikely to confirm that form and improvement in this shoe fitting

Consistent performer with sound references (seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification). Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 2675m at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne on 10 June

Disqualified in back-to-back recent appearances (the latest at Vichy on 12 May) but has the undeniable means to win a race of this nature - this will again be a question of his wisdom. All or nothing

Won twice and finished 2nd in 3 completed outings (4 starts) last year. Finished 12th over 2250m on his reappearance at Salon-de-Provence on 23 May but has obvious claims with David Bekaert engaged

Last-start winner in this barefoot configuration at Lyon-Parilly over 2850m on 25 May. Ought to remain competitive

Delicate but versatile performer with references (victories) in both trotting disciplines but is seldom far from a fault - disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Salon-de-Provence on 23 May

Unreliable trotter who has finished unplaced in all 3 completed races (4 starts) this year, the latest (7th) over 2250m at Salon-de-Provence on 23 May. Outsider

Delicate, lightly raced trotter whose means are undeniable - has shown enough to play a leading role in a race of this nature, despite finishing a disappointing 9th at Alencon on 2 June over 2650m. Keep safe

Finished 2nd at Lyon-Parilly on 2 April in his first and only appearance in this configuration (barefoot). Dark horse

Inconsistent trotter whose best references (sole career victory) have been achieved racing barefoot. Finished a disappointing 8th over 2950m when unshod at Vichy on 1 June - races unshod in front only

Won his first three starts before losing his unbeaten record when 7th at Hyeres in April. Could improve after a pleasing comeback (5th) on the turf over 2025m at Avignon on 2 June

Returned to form with a reassuring 3rd (barefoot) over 2250m at Salon-de-Provence on 23 May. Races with his irons for this commitment

Usually performs well when avoiding disqualification and has confirmed as much recently with a win (at Lyon-Parilly on 3 May) and a 2nd (at Vichy on 1 June over 2950m) in his last 2 starts. The one to beat