Capable trotter with references at a higher level but out of sorts at present - soundly beaten in 4 consecutive starts, the latest (11th) over 2875m at Enghien on 27 October. For another day

Consistent hard-knocker whose experience and improved recent form will stand him in good stead. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th at Reims over 2500m on 24 November - respected from an ideal starting berth

Delicate trotter, seldom far from a fault - disqualified in 4 of his last 5 races, including each of his last 3 starts. Returned from a 3-month absence faulting at Mauquenchy on 28 November - retains the means to do better

Experienced mare with sound form references but is most effective without her irons (unshod). Absent since finishing 4th over 2550m at Reims on 20 May - best watched for now

A complicated trotter (rarely far from a fault) but usually acquits himself well when avoiding disqualification. Confirmed as much with a reassuring 3rd over 2725m at Graignes on 23 November - keep safe

Inconsistent and out of sorts recently but has references at a higher level and retains sufficient means to win a race of this nature. Well-beaten 12th at Mauquemchy (2850m) on 13 November - could well redeem himself

A model of consistency with solid form references/credentials at this level and in this shoeing configuration, including a last-start 4th over 2550m at Bordeaux on 24 November. Candidate for success

Bounced back from a disappointing performance (9th) at Reims with a reassuring 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche in a 2700m amateur race on 2 December. Not taken lightly

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th at Vincennes over 2850m on 27 November. Attractive outsider

A model of consistency and is in good form, albeit at a lower level - finished 2nd in a 2900m amateur race at this venue on 1 December. For another day

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references under these/similar conditions, especially in this (barefoot) configuration. Not taken lightly in a race like this, despite finishing 10th at Le Croise-Laroche on 1 November

Delicate and seldom far from a fault but won back-to-back races in July before fluffing her lines (disqualified) at Argentan on 10 August. Absent since but is barefoot on her return with David Thomain engaged - respect