Experienced trotter with sound references, though most effective without his irons (unshod). Unplaced (7th, shod) over 2800m at Pontchateau on 22 December - best watched for now

Versatile hard-knocker with references in both categories, including a 2825m mounted win at Cordemais in November and a course-and-distance 3rd in a harness race last month. Not taken lightly after his 6th under the saddle in a 2700m mounted race at Vincennes on 31 December - attractive outsider

Complicated trotter with undeniable means but seldom far from a fault - acquits himself competitively when remaining wise, especially at this level. Shouldn't be condemned for finishing 9th in a stronger 2700m Vincennes race on 4 January

Rewarded for consistency with a belated breakthrough maiden victory in a course-and-distance race on 8 December, albeit at a lower level. Proven under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration and should remain competitive

Delicate and seldom far from a fault but undeniably capable trotter with sound references - usually acquits himself well when avoiding disqualification. Absent since his latest failure faux pas at Vincennes on 17 September

Consistent hard-knocker in good form and physical condition with sound references, including a last-start Argentan 2nd over 2875m in his first appearance with this shoe-fitting on 26 December. Keep safe

Complicated trotter disqualified in 3 of his last 5 starts, including back-to-back Vincennes harness race over 2700m - the latest on 17 September. Not taken lightly on his reappearance

Regained momentum with 3 comeback appearances after a 6-month absence and confirmed as much with a reassuring 5th (shod) over 2950m at Le Mans on 16 December. Open to improvement in this shoe-fitting for the first time

Honest hard-knocker with consistent form references, including a course-and-distance 3rd last month and subsequent 3rd at Le Mans over 2950m on 16 December. Candidate for success

Well-beaten 10th over 2750m at Cabourg in his first appearance with this shoe-fitting on 2 January. Others preferred

Inconsistent but versatile trotter with sound references under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration. Finished 11th (shod) in at 2750m Cabourg harness event on 2 January but is capable of a better performance racing barefoot

Lightly raced trotter with sound references and room for improvement. Returned to form last time (4th) at Saint-Brieuc over 3150m in his first start with this shoe-fitting on 6 December - confirmation expected