Takes a big jump in category after winning over 2060m at Foggia on 6 February. Has never delivered when barefoot and is unlikely to start now

6th of 15 behind EL DORADO BAR (13) in a Class E over course and distance late last month. Encountered traffic problems that day but is barefoot this time and Pierre-Yves Verva will be keen to put things right. First 5

Looked ordinary when 10th of 15 behind EL DORADO BAR (13) in a Class E over course and distance on 28 January. Front shoes off this time and, if focused, can get back in the game

Last of 6, on return to competition, over 2600m at Wolvega 9 days ago. Untried at the venue but races unshod behind, with Eric Raffin in the bike, and must not be overlooked

Sports a new configuration after running 7th of 15 behind EL DORADO BAR (13) in a Class E over course and distance late last month. More expected of him that day but is thoroughly capable of finishing closer this time

Back to preferred formula after coming an unexceptional 6th of 10 finishers in a 2850m Laval Class E last weekend, but still has too much to do

Returns to 2700m after running 3rd of 13 in a 2100m Class E here 2.5 weeks ago, but a repeat seems most improbable

Ran 2nd of 14 to EGUADOR (9) in a Class E over track and trip on 11 February. Was not the luckiest that day but can exact revenge if Matthieu Abrivard keeps him out of trouble

Achieved objective No.1 of 2025 when comfortably winning a 2700m Class E over course and distance 12 days ago. Faces marginally tougher test this time but still represents a leading contender

5th of 15 behind EL DORADO BAR (13) in a Class E over course and distance on 28 January. Nicolas Bazire reining this time and others easier to back

Won 2 in a row before being sanctioned over a mile at San Siro on 19 January. Barefoot for the occasion, with Mathieu Mottier at the helm, but still no more than a minor place chance

10th of 11 in a 2100m claimer here mid-January. Shoes on and will have nothing to offer

3rd of 15 in a Class E over course and distance, on first start for new stable, on 28 January. Will have found his feet and can again finish close

Versatile sort that won over 2400m at Straubing on return to competition on 7 February. Is untried beyond that distance but runs here on his merits and can play a leading role

Last of 14 in a 2850m Class B here on 7 February. Front shoes off this time but still looks out of his depth

Decent dual-discipline type, and barefoot for the occasion, but will need to show marked improvement on recent 9th of 13 behind KER DE TOUES (7) in a 2100m Class E here 2.5 weeks ago