Veteran mare who seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but has no more than a minor role to play on the evidence of her last-start 7th over 3150m at Saint-Brieuc on 6 December. Others preferred

Complicated veteran mare, disqualified in back-to-back recent starts - the latest at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 22 December. Retains undeniable means but for her this remains be a question of wisdom - all or nothing

Veteran hard-knocker with undeniable means/sound references, though most effective racing without irons (unshod). Finished 11th in a course-and-distance event on 17 December

Experienced trotter disqualified in his only appearance this year on 16 January in a 2325m mounted race at Toulouse. Best watched for now

Inconsistent but isn't incapable of getting into the picture, despite 3 unplaced comeback appearances this year after an 11-month absence - the latest (8th) over 2950m at Toulouse on 13 November. Dark horse

Regained momentum after 3 recent comeback appearances following a 4-month absence. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 4th over 2150m at Toulouse on 6 December - candidate for success

A winner over 2550m on this course in November and confirmed that form/improvement by finishing 4th at Argentan over 2150m on 15 December. Should play another leading role

Experienced trotter with undeniable means/references at a higher level, albeit most effective when unshod. Finished 8th (barefoot) over 2150m at Toulouse on 6 December and is best watched for now racing shod

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at a higher level, especially in recent starts with this shoeing configuration - the latest (4th) over 3000m at Nantes on 8 December. Sets the standard

Versatile veteran trotter with undeniable means and sound references/form credentials in both categories, including a last-start 4th under the saddle in 2825m mounted race at Le Croise-Laroche on 16 December

Unreliable but undeniably capable performer with sound references at this level, including at Graignes over 2725m in October. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 9th at Beaumont on 1 November