Showed his form despite being sanctioned, when odds-on favourite, in a 2100m Class F here on 4 November, and Eric Raffin will be eager to set the record straight. Chance

Winner of a 2100m Class F here on 4 November before losing the race in the stewards' room. Is clearly at his best though and can redeem himself if his driver keeps him out of trouble

Excluded in last 3, most recently a 2850m Laval Class E 3 weeks ago, and will have few friends

Encouraged here last month before finishing 7th of 9 in a 2850m Laval Class A 2 weeks ago. Sports a new configuration but still not a priority

Ran well at Saumur before being sanctioned in a 2100m Class F here on 4 November. Shoes back on and can be ruled out

Excellent 3rd of 13, on return to competition, in a 2875m Enghien Class E late last month. Will have come on for the run and looks a serious proposition

Consistent sort that ran 3rd of 10 to JARDIN DU ROI (16) in a 2450m Caen Class F 3 weeks ago. Has no left-handed references however and may struggle to make his mark

In the frame in last 2, latterly 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2100m Class F here on 4 November, but a repeat seems unlikely

Got back in the winners' circle after comfortably securing a 2750m Toulouse Class F 10 days ago, and returns to Paris with a decent chance of making first 5

Very hard to fault this term, most recently 4th of 15, behind JUST DU CHATELET (7), in a 2750m cabourg Class E on 24 November. Barefoot for metropolitan debut but probably no more than a minor place prospect

Failed to live up to expectations when 7th of 15, behind JASMIN VIVANCIERE (4), in a Class E over course and distance early last month. Has been afforded time to get his ducks in a row though and can get a look-in

9th of 11 when preparing for this in a Class D over course and distance mid-month. Boasts a super record when barefoot and looks the pick of the field

Easy winner of a 2675m Class F at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 3 November. Tough nut to crack when barefoot but, in this category, will need to find more

Makes Vincennes debut after running 5th of 14 in a 2850m Feurs Class E a month ago. Is highly versatile and will not be far from the action if he takes to the new conditions

Sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2850m Parilly Class A 2 weeks ago. Is in form but others still easier to trust

Failed to confirm Caen success when sanctioned in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F last Sunday. Has evident ability, and is well-engaged, but still seems to be taking on too much