Unplaced (shod) in 2 comeback outings after a 7-month absence - finished 10th in both, the latest at Chartres over 2825m on 4 November. Confirmed with this shoeing configuration and better is expected - redemption awaits

Model of consistency at this level under these/similar conditions with this shoeing configuration - his competitiveness is assured. Runner-up over 2725m at Graignes on 2 November

A tricky customer who usually acquits himself competitively on a going day - confirmed as much with a reassuring 4th over 2875m at Argentan on 3 November. Candidate for success

Experienced hard-knocker in good form and physical condition - finished 4th in consecutive recent outings, the latest over 2850m at this venue on 22 October. Keep safe

Went off the boil in May and made no impression in 8 subsequent starts - the latest (disqualified) over 2850m at this venue on 12 November

Experienced hard-knocker who shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 11th (unshod in front) at Strasbourg last month. Finished 3rd in a 2750m Quinte+ at Cabourg when last seen in this barefoot configuration

Set the record straight with a last-start victory in this configuration at Les Sables over 2775m on 21 October resuming after a 4-month absence. Not taken lightly

Disqualified in his only barefoot appearance at Meslay in late July but showed his form and well-being by winning over 2150m at Enghien on 17 October. Keep safe

An honest performer, confirmed under these conditions and seldom far off the mark in this shoe-fitting. Finished 9th (shod) over 2825m at Chartrs on 4 November

Proven under these conditions and most effective racing unshod. Won a course-and-distance contest on 4 November and should remain competitive

Consistent performer without her irons under the saddle so isn't likely to trouble the judge racing shod in this code

A model of consistency at this level with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd at Cabourg over 2750m on 3 October. Races barefoot for the first time

Experienced trotter with sound references, albeit without his irons - finished 4th (unshod) over 2725m at Graignes on 2 November. Best watched for now with his irons refitted

Experienced hard-knocker most efficient/competitive without his irons. Finished 10th (unshod) at this venue last time over 2700m on 15 November - best watched for now

A model of consistency at a lower level with nothing to prove under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration. Runner-up over 2575m at Agen on 23 October - more needed