11th of 12, on first start back, in a 2700m Class C here last week. Shod once more and can be passed over

Beat a number of these when 2nd of 11 in a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Will not be inconvenienced by the draw and could well win this

Game type starting for first time since running 4th of 11 in a 2150m Enghien Class C last March. Shoes on and no threat

12th of 13, on first start since the break, in a Class C over track and trip 2.5 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but is unlikely to be at full-fitness

Makes first appearance since running 9th of 14 in a 2850m Class C here 2 months ago. Enjoys a fine draw and, given his liking for these conditions, looks a serious proposition

One-paced 8th of 9 in a 2850m Class C here on 31 October. Has freshness on his side, races barefoot, but still faces a stiff test

Won over track and trip mid-September before running 8th of 15 in a 2700m Class C on 31 October. Appreciates a snappy pace and from the front row, can put on a decent show

Surprising 3rd of 11, behind JOVIAL HAUFOR (2), in a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Starts wide on front line but represents no more than a minor place chance this time around

6th of 15 in a 2625m Class D at La Rochelle a month ago and is unlikely to be influencing the result

Goes barefoot this time after having finished 8th of 11 in race of reference. Jean-Michel Bazire in the bike again but the draw will do him no favours

Won at Reims before coming 3rd of 9 finishers in a Class D over course and distance late-September. Competitively-shod for re-entry though and will have a role to play if Alexis Collette extricates him early

5th of 11 behind JOVIAL HAUFOR (2) in a 2700m Class D here mid-November. Has never disappointed under these conditions and is well-placed to give this a good go. Place prospect

By no means disgraced when 6th of 11 in 15 November race of reference. Boasts a decent record over course and distance but others still easier to back

Fine servant when unshod and focused, latterly 2nd of 7 finishers in a 2700m monte Class D a fortnight ago. Is barefoot this time and, with application, could defy the draw and pick up a cheque

Opened his winter account when successful in a 2700m Class E here 2 weeks ago. Not ideally-situated on back line but Mathieu Mottier keeps the faith and is unlikely to go home empty-handed

Won at Enghien over 2150m before running 2nd of 14 in a Class D over track and trip 11 days ago. Boasts excellent speed and can impose if Matthieu Abrivard successfully negotiates the start