Sanctioned on French debut in 2100m Gr.3 Prix de Mansle here on 14 December. Has form at home but is out of his league here

Hardy transalpine raider that lost his action in 2100m Gr.3 Prix de Mansle here 11 days ago. Shoes on again and others preferred

Disappointing 7th of 8 finishers to LAPIS LAZULI (9) in 2100m Gr.3 Prix de Mansle here 11 days ago and will need to raise his game

3rd in Gr.3 Prix de Chateau-Thierry before faulting when never dangerous in a Gr.2 over track and trip on 17 November. Has little chance of winning this but, on good behaviour, can pick up a cheque

Made it 2 in a row when successful in a 2850m Gr.3 here on 1 December. Unlikely to pull off the hat-trick but has every chance of finishing in the money

Fast-finishing runner-up to LAPIS LAZULI (9) in a 2100m Gr.3 here on 14 December. Eric Raffin maintains faith and there may just be a slight whiff of spoiler about him

Back under harness after faulting early in a monte Gr.1 over course and distance 10 days ago. Is no slouch under harness but would be preferred in the other code

Honourable 7th of 10 in a 2100m Gr.1 here 2.5 weeks ago. Takes a notable dip in category and has the wherewithal to give this a good go

Stayed on well to win 2100m Gr.3 Prix de Mansle here 11 days ago. Has done nothing but improve lately and JMB will have legitimate claims on the win

Useful Italian colt that lost his action in a 1600m Turin Gr.1 on 1 November. Has buckets of ability and even with shoes on can make a big impact

6th in Gr.2 Prix Pierre Plazen before finishing 11th of 12 to L'AS DESBOIS (5) in a 2850m Gr.3 here on 1 December. Is in competition-mode this time though and has a realistic chance of bringing home the bacon