Opened 2025 account on 5 January but failed to confirm a fortnight later when 7th of 9 finishers behind LUTIN VENESI (3) in a 2100m Class B here. Not a priority but should not be entirely written off either

Eye-catching 3rd of 8, a place behind LOUISON (8), in a Class A under these conditions on 1 January and can put pressure on the Bazire pair if Alexandre Abrivard gets him off on the right foot

Generous sort that always gives his best, most recently courageous 4th of 9 finishers in a 2100m Class B here a week ago, but has more to find on this occasion

Quality, progressive colt that eclipsed the competition in a Class C over course and distance on 29 December. Steps up in category but has the class to further extend his tally

Ran 2nd to LORD DELO (7) in a Class B prior to finishing a disappointing last but one behind LOUISON (8) in a 2175m Class A here on 21 December. Races first-time barefoot though and will appreciate this longer trip. Place chance

Has not been seen out since finishing last of 8 in a Class A over course and distance 2 months ago. Shoes on and no threat

Has come back into himself over recent weeks, latterly 2nd of 10 finishers in a Class B over track and trip on 12 December. Competitively-shod for first time and is clearly main danger to LORD DU GERS (4)

Honest individual the finished a 25/1 2nd of 8 in a Class A over course and distance on New Year's Day. Goes barefoot again and will be expected to finish in the mix