Last-start winner of a 2850m amateur race at Mauquenchy on 24 November with his irons (shod). Not taken lightly racing barefoot on this occasion

Out-of-sorts veteran trotter, soundly beaten in consecutive recent starts - the latest (10th) on 26 November at Chartres over 2825m. Best watched for now

Consistent hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins - has 2 victories from 56 starts. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 10th in a 2850m amateur race at Mauquenchy on 24 November

Versatile hard-knocker with sound references in both trotting disciplines. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his recent failure (disqualification) in a 2825m mounted race at Le Croise-Laroche on 25 November

Experienced veteran mare with sound references under these conditions/in this barefoot configuration. Not taken lightly in a race of this nature, despite finishing 9th over 2700m at Vincennes on 23 November

Honest hard-knocker whose form/consistency and experience should stand him in good stead. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his failure (disqualification) at Vire on 1 December - has the means to redeem himself

A veteran trotter whose efficiency/competitiveness at this level and under these conditions is beyond doubt. Showed his form and well-being with an encouraging 4th over 2825m at Chartres on 26 November

Versatile veteran with sound references in both codes - seldom finishes far off the mark. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a 2850m mounted race at Mauquenchy on 24 November

Experienced mare with references at a higher level, though most effective racing unshod. Soundly beaten in her last 2 starts, both shod - the latest (14th) in a 2750m Quinte+ event at Cabourg on 12 July. Watch for now

Soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent outings, the latest (14th) over 2800m at Vire on 1 December. Judged on his best references, he could get into the picture in a race of this nature Yoann Lebourgeois at the helm

Inconsistent but undeniably capable performer with references at a higher level under these conditions/with this shoeing configuration. Didn't go unnoticed when 7th over 2500m at Reims on 24 November - keep safe

Delicate (seldom far from a fault) but retains the means to play a leading role in a race of this ilk if remaining wise. Disqualified in consecutive recent starts, the latest at Mauquenchy on 22 November - not taken lightly

Won back-to-back 2550m races at Dieppe in September but lost her way since - disqualified in 3 subsequent appearances and unplaced twice, including her last start (10th) at Mauquenchy over 2850m on 28 November

Unbeaten in 2 starts with this shoe-fitting but hasn't been seen since winning over 2550m at Bordeaux a year ago (on 28 December 2023). Not taken lightly on his reappearance, especially in this configuration - beware!

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th over 2800m at Vire on 1 December and needs only to confirm the form/improvement of that performance to fight for victory. Winning chance

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at a higher level under these conditions. Finished 10th in a much stronger race over 2100m at Vincennes on 17 November but should fare better here