11th of 12 finishers in a 2700m Class D at La Capelle early-May. Races barefoot this time but still has a mountain to climb

11th of 13, when being prepared for this, in a 2950m Le Mans Class F on 8 May. Has twice produced the goods for Alexandre Abrivard and is ideally-positioned to continue the trend. Claim

Came last of 7 in a 2500m Reims Class E earlier this month when showing a bit too much spirit. Mathieu Mottier in charge this time and will endeavour to make good on his charge’s Gournay-en-Bray success

In the thick of things for the most part, most recently 3rd of 16 in a 2825m Sable-sur-Sarthe Class F late last month. Is well-in on the front line and unlikely to return home empty-handed

Looked ordinary before being sanctioned in a 2700m Class D at Le Croise-Laroche on 22 May. Has otherwise been in fine form, is shod this time with Eric Raffin reining, and can start to set the record straight

Winner of his last 2, latterly a 2950m Caen Class F, in impressive style, 2 weeks ago. Starts in front and has every chance of pulling off the hat-trick

Last of 15 when being conditioned in a 2725m Lisieux Class E a week ago. Is no slouch when barefoot and, although not a priority, is still worth monitoring

Made up for his mediocre Morlaix run with 3rd of 11 in a 2200m Caen Class E 2 weeks ago, but takes on a better bunch this time and, drawn wide, is not an obvious choice

4th of 10 in a 2300m Marseille-Borely Class E early-May after having won at the same venue 10 days earlier. Front pads fitted this time but has little going for him here and can be passed over

Last but one in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class E a fortnight ago. Has placed just once in 7 starts over the main track and even racing barefoot is not about to spring a surprise

Encouraging but unthreatening 6th to JACKPOT DE PLOMB (13) in a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class E 10 days ago and can be confidently disregarded

Surprise 3rd behind JADORE D'ISQUES (15) in a 2700m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche earlier in the month but is biting off more than he can chew this time

Won a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class E, at 83/1, 10 days ago. On the back line and a repeat seems improbable

Made short work of a 2825m Chartres Class E 12 days ago. Handed an unattractive draw but a repeat of his latest performance, and some luck in running, would see him confirm

Enjoying something of a renaissance since returning to racing barefoot, most recently winning a 2700m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago, and will be expected to play an active role