10th of 11, on comeback, in a 2100m Class E here a month ago. Front pads fitted this time but still not an obvious choice

Won a brace before being sanctioned in a 2700m Class D here late-August. Has not been seen since but should at least hold his own

Tricky colt that ran 5th of 12 in a 2700m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche on 25 November. David Thomain in the bike this time and, while not a priority, should still not be written off

6th of 12, a place behind LE TAJ MAHAL (3), in a 2700m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche on re-entry late last month. Races with pads for first time and must not be underestimated

Quickly sanctioned in 5 December race of reference. Has evident ability however and will have a part to play if he gets off on the right foot

Runner-up in 2 before being sanctioned in a 2700m Class E here on 5 December. Left a good impression though and will be dangerous if he stays in stride

Useful type but failed to fire in a 2800m Chartres Class E 3.5 weeks ago, coming 4th of 6 finishers, and even with front pads fitted is unlikely to spring any surprises

Makes first appearance since winning a 2000m Saint-Galmier Class E 5 months ago and will need the outing

Opened his account at Le Croise-Laroche before faulting in a 2700m Class E at the same venue on 25 November. Takes on a better bunch this time though and others preferred

6th of 7 finishers in a 2700m Class E conditioner here on 5 December. Has significant promise and should take well to the shorter trip. Place chance

Not without merit but has been disappointing recently, latterly sanctioned in 5 December race of reference, and must get his house in order

8th of 10 in a 2850m Class E over the short course on 27 November. Has done nothing noteworthy since returning from his break and will have little to offer

Good 3rd of 6 in a Class E over course and distance 3 weeks ago despite not having raced for 2.5 months. Will have progressed for the run and looks significantly more competitive this time around

Beaten only by a good horse in a 2700m Class E, on comeback here, a month ago. Has had time to come on and enjoys a realistic chance of getting that maiden monkey off his back

Steps up in class after running 7th of 14 in a 2100m claimer here 3.5 weeks ago and is out of his depth in this company