Proven at this level, confirmed with this shoe-fitting and is in good form/physical condition. Confirmed as much when 4th over 2725m at Graignes on 12 November - on the shortlist

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references in the claiming category, which include finishing 7th in back-to-back course-and-distance claimers recently, the latest on 12 November. Minor role

Out of sorts and underwhelming in recent performances (soundly beaten at Graignes over 2725m on 2 November) but should, judged on his earlier form/references, fare better in this grade. Keep safe

Versatile mare with sound references in both codes but continues to blow hot and cold - finished 2nd over 2550m last month at Reims but unplaced (7th) over 2150m at Mauquenchy on 10 November. Unbeaten in 2 starts at this level

Delicate but versatile trotter with sound references/form credentials in both disciplines at a higher level - usually does well when avoiding disqualification. Confirmed as much when 5th here in a stronger race over 2100m on 4 November

Unreliable and out of sorts recently, albeit at a higher level - finished 12th over 2500m at Reims on 14 November. Shouldn't be underestimated at this level

Last-start winner over the same course and distance with this unshod configuration and in his first appearance at this level on 12 November. Candidate for success

Honest hard-knocker with nothing to prove in the claiming category. Finished 3rd in a course-and-distance claimer on 12 November and should play another leading role

Complicated mare whose experiences and references at a higher level will stand her in good stead, if she can remain wise (avoid disqualification). Didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 2400m at Beaumont on 3 September

Unplaced (9th) in a course-and-distance claimer on 12 November and is unlikely to trouble the judge

Lightly raced trotter with the undeniable means to be competitive at this level. Finished 9th over 2400m at Amiens on 15 November but shouldn't be hastily condemned - an attractive outsider in his first start in the claiming category

Went off the boil in September - soundly beaten in his last 4 starts, the latest (13th) at Maure-de-Bretagne over 2850m on 3 November

Experienced but unreliable mare soundly beaten in her last 2 starts, albeit at a higher level - finished 11th over 2850m at Mauquenchy on 17 November. Drops in class (first appearance at this level) with shoes removed - not taken lightly

Unsuccessful in 2 recent appearances under the saddle - disqualified here last time over 2175m on 17 November. For another day