Soundly beaten (10th) when last seen on French soil at Strasbourg in September and unplaced in 2 subsequent starts, the latest (7th) at Hanovre in Germany on 27 October over 2000m

Versatile hard-knocking handicapper with sound references/form credentials on both surfaces, including a recent 4th in a 2800m Quinte+ on turf at Vichy on 18 July. Respected on his reappearance

Honest performer on a competitive mark - confirmed as much with an encouraging 2nd at Fontainebleau over 3000m on 8 October. Should have a role to play

Rarely seen on PSF but but has sound references on this surface. Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th over 2400m at Toulouse on 23 October

Consistent performer with references at a higher level, albeit on turf - including a good 3rd over 2300m at Le Mans on 16 October. Has no references on PSF but will appreciate this extended distance so warrants serious respect

Sparingly raced 6-year-old gelding but boasts the best form references/credentials in this field. Returned from an extended 14-month absence when finishing 9th on PSF over 1900m at Deauville on 3 November - better expected

Course-and-distance winner of his only start on this surface but that was almost a year ago to the day, albeit only 2 starts back. Finished 14th in a 2400m Quinte+ turf handicap at this venue on 4 April and hasn't been seen since

Consistent performer in Germany but finished unplaced (8th) on French soil at Le Mans over 2300m on 16 October

Regaining momentum after 2 comeback appearances following a lengthy 7-month absence. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th on turf at this venue on heavy ground over 1600m on 26 October