Sanctioned in 3 of last 4, most recently a 2950m Le Mans Class E 2.5 weeks ago, and can expect to have few friends

Imposed over Vincennes short track before finishing 6th of 8 behind KENYAN BLUES (7) in a 2700m Class D here on Christmas Eve. Tends to go well for his jockey and looks a respectable place prospect this time around

Won on re-entry at Caen before faulting in a 2700m Class E on 19 November. Entrusted to Adrien Lamy for first time and if there is a spoiler here, this is it

Hardy element that faulted early in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F on 22 December. Is significantly better than recent numbers would suggest and the engagement of Guillaume Martin will do his prospects no disservice

Worthy 2nd of 13 in a 2725m Class F at Grenade-sur-Garonne 2.5 weeks ago. Is easy to like at present and is not going home empty-handed

Last of 8 behind KENYAN BLUES (7) in a 2700m Class D here on Christmas Eve. Can trot when focused but faces a tough test once again

4th of 8 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on Christmas Eve. Has better references racing clockwise and should not be ignored

Well-beaten last of 8 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 8 December. Seems a long way from his best and must first reaffirm

4th of 9 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 7 December. Has previously placed under these conditions and looks a major player

7th of 11, on first start since June, in a 2650m Bordeaux harness Class E on 17 December. Disregard

Unraced since finishing last of 10 in a 2825m Chartres harness Class E 2 months ago. Races first time barefoot but still no more than a minor place chance

8th of 10 in a 2200m Vincennes Class E on 26 November. Is confirmed at Cabourg, and reconfigured for the occasion, but recent results do little to inspire confidence

6th of 10, on re-entry, in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 27 November. Will have come on for the run and has a legitimate claim on the spoils