3rd of 9 finishers in a 2650m Vivaux Class F last week. In better company on this occasion but races barefoot for first time and must be afforded respect

Picked up where he left off following the break, sanctioned in a 2925m Class E here on 9 January. Starts in front and is first-time barefoot, but chances still appear limited

Sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is capable on a good day and from the 3-spot can play a leading role

5th of 8 finishers behind KINO DE LAUMIERE (4) in a 2925m Cagnes Class E a fortnight ago. Just hind shoes off this time, has been handed an excellent draw, and will have his supporters

Below-par in last 3, most recently 7th of 14 in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class E on 11 December, and will have nothing to offer

Defied his odds to come 2nd of 11 in a Class E over course and distance on 6 January. Starts on front line and can contest the finish this time

Sanctioned in a 2925m Class E here on 9 January. Is confirmed under these conditions but will need to be at the top of his game this time

Sanctioned early in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class E on 11 December. Not as sharp as he was early last season and even though reunited with Benjamin Rochard, still seems to have too much to do

Drops in category after running 6th of 12 in a 2175m Vincennes Class E on 12 February. In less-exalted company this time and even in spite of the draw, still looks the one to beat

Pleasant 3rd of 13 in a 2925m claimer here a month ago but will have nothing to offer this time

7th of 8 finishers behind KINO DE LAUMIERE (4) in a 2925m Cagnes Class E a fortnight ago. Has placed just twice in 14 Cagnes starts but in this company can make his presence felt

6th of 9 finishers behind KILL THE BLUES (1) in a 2650m Class F at Marseille-Vivaux mid-month. Denied a run that day, and not ideally-placed here, but will have his chances if David Bekaert keeps him out of trouble

Ran 2nd at Borely before finishing 5th of 14 in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class E on 11 December. Is confirmed left-handed and has a decent chance of picking up a first-5 cheque

7th of 18 in a 2925m Class E here on 18 December. Races barefoot this time but is unlikely to spring a surprise

Has not been seen out since running 12th of 16 in a 2600m Parilly Class E mid-November. Has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be ruled out

No slouch on a good day but was quickly sanctioned in a 2925m Class E here on 18 December. Handed a rough draw though and cannot be considered a priority