Unplaced (6th) on debut at Graignes over 2700m on 8 December but showed enough to suggest he could get into the picture here with improvement expected. Not taken lightly

Twice 3rd over 2550m at Gournay-en-Bray in September but yet to build on that promise in 4 subsequent starts, the latest (5th) at Vire over 2800m on 1 December. Others preferred

Improved with every outing and finished 2nd over 3000m at Nantes on 8 December. Should have a role to play if making further progress

Improving trotter whose last-start 2nd over 2450m at Caen on 28 October bodes well for his chances here. Keep safe

A 9-start maiden unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of his recent performances, the latest (9th) at Vire over 2800m on 1 December

Lightly raced gelding with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th at Vire over 2800m on 1 December. Dark horse

An authoritative last-start winner over 2875m at Meslay-du-Maine in his first start with this shoe-fitting on 24 November. Confirmation expected

Impressive winner at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 23 September but disqualified in both subsequent outings, the latest at Cherbourgover 2625m on 24 November

Placed twice in 8 starts (finished 3rd on both occasions) but is best watched for now after finishing 8th on his return from a 6-month absence over 2825m at Cordemais on 24 November. Outsider

Improving recently to finish 2nd at Mauquenchy last month and 3rd over 2800m at Vire on 1 December. Could have more to offer with Yoann Lebourgeois at the helm

Seldom far off the mark (10-start maiden) but must improve to have a say in the outcome. Finished 7th at Graignes over 2700m on 8 December

Debut winner at Vitre in June but unplaced in both subsequent appearances - finished 8th over 2700m at Vire on 1 July. Open to improvement on his reappearance but is best watched for now

Inconsistent but not devoid of means /ability - retains the form and experience to make his presence felt, despite a recent failure (11th) over 2200m at Vincennes on 4 December. Attractive outsider

Blotted his copybook (lost his unbeaten record after back-to-back victories) when disqualified in his latest appearance at Chartres on 26 November. Open to improvement and capable of making amends - respect

Debut winner at Mauquenchy in January and acquitted himself well in defeat in 3 subsequent starts - the latest (3rd) over 2150m at Enghien on 8 March. Respected on his reappearance