Inconsistent performer who continues to blow hot and cold but didn't go unnoticed (3rd) in a 2700m amateur race at Le Croise-Laroche on 16 December. Dark horse

Experienced veteran mare of 113 appearances (with 5 wins). Confirmed under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration but must improve to have a say here - finished 9th over 3000m at Chateaubriant on 11 November

Honest hard-knocker whose best recent references/performances were achieved at a lower level, which include a 2nd at Mauqeunchy and last-start 5th at Laval over 2850m in amateur races. For lovers of outsiders

Ultra-consistent veteran mare with sound references/form credentials with this barefoot shoeing configuration, including a last-start 2nd over 3150m at Saint-Brieuc on 6 December. Not taken lightly

Veteran mare with sound references and undeniable means (form and experience) under the conditions/in this shoeing configuration but currently out of sorts. Unplaced (9th) over 2950m at Le Mans on 16 December

Inconsistent but retains sufficient means, especially under these conditions/in this configuration. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 8th over 2550m at Bordeaux on 24 November - dark horse

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration, though out of sorts at present. Finished 10th (shod) on this course over 2150m on 15 December - best watched for now

Honest hard-knocker whose physical condition and encouraging recent form will stand him in good stead here. Finished 3rd in consecutive recent starts, the latest over 2050m at Lyon-La Soie on 11 December - keep safe

Game frontrunner who wouldn't be winning out of turn after finishing 2nd in consecutive recent appearances, the latest over 2550m at Beaumont on 20 December. Will be hard to peg back if allowed an uncontested lead

Consistent, in good form and physical condition, ideally engaged at the first level and is confirmed under these conditions/in this unshod shoeing configuration. Worth another chance despite finishing 9th at Vire over 2800m on 20 November

Veteran hard-knocker with sound references at a higher level, including a last-start 6th over 2850m in a Quinte+ at Vincennes on 13 December, but is most effective without her irons (unshod) so best watched for now

Versatile trotter with undeniable means (form and experience) but is currently out of sorts - disqualified under the saddle in a 2700m mounted race at Graignes on 23 November. For another day

Regaining momentum after a 5-month absence and confirmed as much with an improved/encouraging 2nd at Saint-Brieuc over 2500m on 3 November. Will play a leading role if repeating that performance

Consistent hard-knocker with sound form references under these conditions/in this unshod configuration at a higher level, including a last-start 5th over 2100m at Vincennes on 2 December. Candidate for success

Well-performed trotter (13 wins from 48 starts) with sound references at a higher level, including a last-start 3rd (unshod) at Pornichet over 2725m on 21 September. Races shod on his reappearance so is best watched for now

Consistent hard-knocker with solid form references under these conditions and with this unshod configuration at a higher level, including a last-start 6th over 2750m at Cabourg on 17 December. Keep safe

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references at a higher level although most effective racing without irons (unshod). Finished 13th (shod) over 2950m at Le Mans on 16 December - others preferred

Well-performed trotter but no longer the force of old - unplaced in all 5 appearances this year, the latest (13th) in a 2750m harness event at Cabourg on 17 December.