Makes Vincennes debut after running 4th of 12 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F last week. Matthieu Abrivard reining this time but still represents no more than a minor place chance

Looked ordinary before being sanctioned in a 2100m Parilly Class F mid-December and even though reconfigured is unlikely to make much of an impact

Put a pair of sanctions behind him when successful in a 2600m Parilly Class F on 1 December. Benjamin Rochard gets the nod this time and despite moving up in category, can make first 5

In the frame in last 2, most recently 2nd of 12 in a 2850m Le Mans Class F mid-December, but in this company will need to find more

Spirited type but has ample ability. Sanctioned early in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F last week but faces first objective of the winter and the engagement of Alexandre Abrivard speaks volumes

Failed to confirm Mauquenchy performance when sanctioned in a 2050m Laval Class F on 8 December and is being aimed too high this time

Made it 4 wins from last 5 starts when successful in a 2750m Cabourg monte Class F on 7 December. Shoes off for Vincennes debut and may just be the horse to beat

Made it 3 straight sanctions when faulting early in a 2100m Class E here 10 days ago. Races without hind shoes, with Bjorn Goop in the bike, and can make a big impact if he gets his charge off on the right foot

Sanctioned when prepping for this in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F on 22 December, a fortnight after having trounced the opposition at Angers. Shoes off, as then, and again looks a serious proposition

Faithful element that finished a valiant 5th of 9 in a 2875m Argentan Class F a fortnight ago but can expect to find the going tougher this time

Good 3rd of 9 in a 2100m Class E here 10 days ago. May well find his niche over this distance and Eric Raffin will have a legitimate claim on the spoils