Returns to racing shod after finishing last of 9 behind LASCAR PILE (13) in a 2850m Class E here last week and will have few friends in the markets

3rd of 12 in a 2200m Class E here on 10 December. Has been afforded ample time to recover and the engagement of Eric Raffin speaks volumes. Chance

Quality individual that was sanctioned in a Class E over course and distance on 5 December. Has nothing to prove in this company and with application should be able to make this his own

Makes first appearance since being sanctioned in a Class E over course and distance on 5 December. Is confirmed under these conditions, and races barefoot for first time, but others still easier to trust

Back under harness after finishing 4th of 8 in a monte Class E under these conditions 2.5 weeks ago. Front pads fitted this time but is unlikely to have much to contribute

Goes barefoot for the first time after running 5th of 8, a place behind LASCAUX DEL PHEDO (5), in a monte Class E under these conditions 2.5 weeks ago, but will still need to find more

Tricky sort that imposed at Angers prior to being sanctioned early in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 2 weeks ago. Form is not in question though and will be no pushover if Theo Duvaldestin keeps him focused

Has 2 runs under his belt, latterly 8th of 12 behind LUNDU DE LOU (14) in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 2 weeks ago, but is more competitively shod this time and is not to be underestimated

Useful sort but sanctioned in last 2, most recently a 2175m Class E here on 21 December. Was not out of the running that day though and on better behaviour can start to get back in the game

Rather unlucky 8th of 12, a place behind LEONARD DE VINCI (15), in a 2175m Class E here on 21 December. Races first-time barefoot and although not a contender, can still get a look-in

Reassuring 3rd of 11 in a 2950m Toulouse Class E on 20 November. Has not been seen since and would be preferred a level down

3rd of 10 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class E on 2 January. Being aimed higher here but sports front pads for first time and should not be too far from the action

Decent 4th of 9 in a 2850m Class E over inner course last week. Well-regarded at home and has every chance to prove the point. Place prospect

Nicely-entered here but will need to show marked improvement on recent 6th of 12 in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 2 weeks ago

4 times 2nd before finishing 7th of 12 in a 2175m Class E here 3.5 weeks ago. Is significantly better than that and will be expected to contest the finish this time.