Looked very ordinary before being sanctioned in a 2850m Class E here on 21 December and even racing barefoot is unlikely to cause an upset

Unseen since winning a 2700m Graignes Class G on 8 December but is shod to preference for comeback and will have his supporters

Makes first appearance since being sanctioned early in a 2825m Chartres Class E last October and has no possible chance

Has not put a foot out of line for some time, most recently close third of 16 behind IN TO MARANCOURT (9) in a 2100m Class E here late last month, and can again challenge for a step on the podium

Has 3 runs under his belt since the break, latterly 5th of 18 in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D a fortnight ago, and will endeavour to stay undefeated over the main track

Sanctioned when never dangerous in a 2400m Amiens Class E on 9 December. Has been off the boil for some time and will have nothing to offer

Last but one when prepping for this in a 2650m Bordeaux Class D 10 days ago. Shoes off this time though, with Eric Raffin in the bike, and must not be underestimated

Last of 9 behind ITALIANO DI PAO (10) when preparing for this in a 2100m harness Class E here 2 weeks ago. Is in competition-mode this time and looks a serious proposition

Tenacious 2nd of 16 in a 2100m Class E here late last month. Patently at the top of his game and Gabriele Gelormini will be eyeing the trophy this time

Unthreatening 6th of 9 in a 2100m Class E here a fortnight ago and has a lot more to find

Has not been seen out since finishing 8th of 9 in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class E last September. 4 pads fitted but others easier to back

Won 2 of last 3, most recently a 2875m Argentan Class F with authority 3.5 weeks ago. Has no references over the day's distance but is still easy to recommend. First 5

7th of 9 behind ITALIANO DI PAO (10) in a 2100m harness Class E here 2 weeks ago. Has placed just once in 7 starts over main track but enjoys a superb entry, races barefoot, and Benjamin Rochard will be keen to take advantage