Won over 2850m before running 4th of 11 finishers in a tough 2700m Class D here on Christmas Day. Obliged to start on the rail but still looks a major player

7th of 10 finishers in a Class D under these conditions a fortnight ago. Well-positioned in front this time though and should show improvement

Honest type that finished 6th of 11 finishers behind KEMPEL DE GUEZ (1) in a 2700m Class D here on Christmas Day. Has a decent spot in front but still represents no more than a minor place chance

Makes Vincennes debut on a hat-trick of sanctions, latterly a 2800m Pontchateau Class E on 22 December, and even though ideally-placed in front, and reconfigured, has little chance of influencing the outcome

Has taken his game to another level since starting to race barefoot, latterly winning a 2700m Class E on 18 December. Has a lot going for him here and will again take all the beating

Respectable 5th of 14 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class E on 22 December. Handed a good draw but in this company will have little to offer

Has not been seen out since finishing 13 of 15 in a 2700m Class C here 3 months ago and will need the run

Missed out by little in a 2325m Toulouse Class D last weekend. Has yet to win at Vincennes but in current form is very easy to like

Kicked the winter off well but unplaced in next 2, most recently 7th of 13 behind KILLER FOR LOVA (2) in a 2175m Class D here on 13 December, and the wide draw only adds insult to injury

Unthreatening 4th of 11 behind KANGOUROU (15) in a Class E under these conditions on New Year's Day. Handed an unfavourable draw and is unlikely to shake things up

Has shown significant improvement since being bought out of a claimer in the autumn, most recently 3rd of 14 to KIFF L'OSEILLE (5) in a 2700m Class E here on 18 December. On back row but can still make first 5

Sanctioned over course and distance prior to finishing 9th of 11 finishers behind KEMPEL DE GUEZ (1) in a 2700m Class D here on Christmas Day and can be excluded

Good, consistent type that ran a courageous 2nd of 7 in a 2850m Class D here last Sunday. Not favourably-drawn but his form is hard to ignore

Got back in the game on 22 December when just missing out in a Class E over course and distance. Has been handed a rough draw but with the champion driver reining, must be considered a contender

Reassuring 2nd of 10 in a Class E under these conditions on New Year's Day. Takes on a superior lot this time and the draw does nothing to help his cause

Reverts to a previous formula after coming last of 6 finishers in a 2850m Class D here last weekend. Forced to break wide on 2nd line and has no possible chance