Pleasantly-surprising 5th of 11 finishers behind HELICE DU TREZON (16), when preparing for this, in a 2925m Class E here 10 days ago. Shoes off this time and while not a priority, can still play a small part

Easy winner of an amateurs Class F over course and distance 10 days ago. Has been handed a decent draw and even though stepping up in category, still looks a respectable place prospect

Unexceptional type that could manage no closer than 7th in 12 January race of reference. Nicely-placed on front line though, has been reconfigured, and can get a look-in

Has 2 runs in him following a lengthy absence, most recently sanctioned in a 2925m Class E here on Boxing Day. Will be race-fit by now and if applied should not be too far off the mark

Disappointing in 3 here this winter, latterly 8th of 10 finishers in a 2700m Class E here a fortnight ago. Enjoys a good draw but is nevertheless taking on too much

9th of 11 finishers behind HELICE DU TREZON (16), when preparing for this, in a 2925m Class E here 10 days ago. Back to racing barefoot and is sufficiently well-placed to make first 5

Winner of 2 of last 3, latterly a 2925m Class E here a fortnight ago. Breaks wide but has decent speed and should be good enough to apply the pressure on ILLICO DE BUSSET (8)

Did not enjoy the best of trips when 5th of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E 2.5 weeks ago but is plainly close to his race and can impose

5th over longer here before losing her action early in a 2650m Vivaux Class F last week and can be confidently disregarded

8th of 11 finishers behind HELICE DU TREZON (16) in a 2925m Class E here 10 days ago, and with shoes on, is not about to stir things up

3rd over track and trip before coming 6th of 15 to HASHTAG DE TAGOR (7) in a 2925m Class E here a fortnight ago. On back line and will struggle to repeat

Modest sort that was quickly sanctioned in a 2925m claimer here 10 days ago and is plainly out of his depth

4th of 15 to HASHTAG DE TAGOR (7) in a 2925m Class E here 2 weeks ago. Hind shoes off for just 2nd time in his career and is unlikely to influence the outcome

Not without merit but sanctioned in a 2725m Grenade Class F mid-December. Poorly-drawn here and would be preferred at a lower level

Has not been seen out since running 7th of 15 in a 2700m Class F at La Capelle last September. Front shoes off but will still need the run

Comfortable 3rd of 11 finishers in a 2925m Cagnes Class E on 12 January. Breaks wide on 2nd line but with Benjamin Rochard in the bike will be afforded every chance. First 3