Good, consistent servant that finished well to come 2nd of 11 in a Class C under these conditions 3 weeks ago. Takes on better this time but is a game trotter and must be respected

Tenacious 2nd of 13 in a 2700m Class C here on 2 December. Races barefoot again and if applied, will be unlikely to disappoint

Last but one when prepping for this in a Gr.3 under these conditions mid-month. Has been held back for this and the draw will only work to his advantage. Chance

Somewhat surprising 5th of 12 in a 2850m Class B here 10 days ago. Is plainly in fine shape but is taking on too much this time

6th under harness here before dominating a 2850m monte Class B here 2.5 weeks ago. Is being prepared for next ridden objective and will have few takers

Serious sort that lost his action on re-entry in a Class A over course and distance late last month. Has conditions to his liking and can bring his win-rate to 50 per cent

Going well when sanctioned in a 2850m Class B here 10 days ago. Is better than recent numbers would suggest and is not to be overlooked

Pleasant 5th of 10 in a 2700m Gr.3 here 2.5 weeks ago. Takes a dip in category and even though starting wide, still looks competitive for a place in the frame

By no means disgraced when 5th of 13 in a Class A over course and distance on 28 November. Drops in category and with Alexandre Abrivard reining is unlikely to be far off the mark

2nd over course and distance before being sanctioned in a 2700m Class C here on 2 December. Not ideally-drawn and even reverting to a previous formula, still looks to have too much to do