Authoritative winner of 2850m Gr.2 Prix de Belgique on 12 January. Races for just 2nd time at highest level and while eminently talented, may just have too much to do this time

Criterium des 4 Ans winner during the autumn, most recently securing 2100m Gr.1 Criterium Continental here on 22 December. Only 5yo in the field but is unlikely to go home empty-handed

Bagged his ticket when excellent 3rd of 17 to IDAO DE TILLARD (18) in 2100m Gr.2 Prix de Bourgogne here on 29 December. Unplaced in the Belgique when being conditioned and, shod to preference, will be one to watch

Punched his Amerique ticket when 4th to JOSH POWER (7) in Prix du Bourbonnais but faces an arduous task on this occasion

Made up for Bourgogne 7th when 2nd of 15 to IROISE DE LA NOE (1) in 2850m Gr.2 Prix de Belgique on 12 January. Benjamin Rochard in the bike this time but cannot be considered a priority

Beat IROISE DE LA NOE (1) in GNT Final prior to running 4th to her in Prix de Belgique. Faces tougher test on this occasion and cannot be considered a priority

Dual-Criterium winner that qualified with Bourbonnais victory before running 6th in Prix de Bourgogne when preparing for this. Boasts excellent speed, races barefoot, and is expected to finish in the mix

Facile winner of 2700m Gr.1 Prix Tenor de Baune on 22 December before running 11th of 15 in Belgique when being conditioned. Shoes off this time and up against tough older horses, but can still trot her way into the money

Encouraging 5th of 15 to IROISE DE LA NOE (1) in 2850m Gr.2 Prix de Belgique on 12 January. Has not won a race for almost 3 years and is not about to buck the trend

Disappointing in 2 since running 2nd to Jushua Tree in Prix Marcel Laurent in early-November, latterly 12th of 14 finishers in Prix de Bourgogne, and racing shod will do his prospects no favours

8th of 17 to IDAO DE TILLARD (18) when preparing for this in Prix de Bourgogne late-December. Most impressive when victorious in Prix de Bretagne and a similar performance would see him go close

Runner-up to JOSH POWER (7) in Prix du Bourbonnais prior to faulting in Prix de Bourgogne late last month. Franck Nivard in the wagon this time and can play a role if he keeps her focused

Missed out by a nose to HUSSARD DU LANDRET (11) in Prix de Bretagne before dominating the valuable 2140m Gulddivision Final in Gothenburg mid-December. Boasts an enviable strike-rate and looks a serious proposition

Finished a pleasant 6th of 15 in Prix de Belgique 2 weeks ago and while sure to acquit himself honourably, is unlikely to cause an upset

Runner-up to HOOKER BERRY (17) in 2023 edition, followed by an uneasy 7th 12 months ago. Could manage only 7th again in Prix de Belgique and in current form, others will be easier to support

Close 2nd of 17 to IDAO DE TILLARD (18) in 2100m Gr.2 Prix de Bourgogne here on 29 December, after a 2-months' hiatus. Enjoyed a terrific 2024 and is not incapable of getting the new year off to the best possible start

Has not won since last June but consistently gives his best, most recently 3rd to IROISE DE LA NOE (1) in 2850m Gr.2 Prix de Belgique a fortnight back. Unlikely to repeat 2023 success but will not be far off the mark

Reassuring winner of 2100m Gr.2 Prix de Bourgogne here on 29 December, his first victory since September. With health issues put to bed, he looked close to his best that day and can win this for 2nd year in a row