Handy colt but has not been seen out since running 5th of 7 in a 2650m Class D at Les Sables-d'Olonne last July. Hind shoes off for first time but is going to need the race

Failed to confirm Nantes victory when sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class E mid-month and others easier to back

Sanctioned on re-entry in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class E late last month and is not about to cause an upset

Last of 9, on return to competition, in a Class D over course and distance on 23 January and appears to need another run

Easy winner, on return to competition, in a 2650m Saint-Galmier Class F 3.5 weeks ago. Takes on a better bunch this time but is plainly on the right road and has a realistic chance of remaining unbeaten

Made no bones about opening his account in a 2850m Laval Class F 3 weeks ago. Totally barefoot this time and can confirm

Took little time getting back in the game, most recently close 2nd of 5 finishers in a 2200m Class E here 12 days ago. Returns to main track with morale intact and should be competitive for a place in the frame

Produced a pair of decent efforts before being sanctioned in a 2100m Class D here 2 weeks ago and, reconfigured or not, others still easier to support

Put a brace of sanctions behind him to run 3rd of 10 in a 2100m Class E here late last month. Yet to deliver over the long course but it is just a question of time. First 5

Made it 2 in a row when winning a 2750m Toulouse Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Has no left-handed references but in current for is easy to recommend

Useful type starting for first time since coming 4th of 12 in a 2400m Beaumont Class D on 1 December. Hind shoes off for first time but a minor place prospect at best

In the frame in 3 of 4 this year, latterly 2nd of 11 in a 2875m Argentan Class E 10 days ago. Unlikely to get off the mark but can finish in the mix nonetheless

Respectable but unthreatening 4th of 6 finishers in a 2175m Class E here 3 weeks ago. Enjoys a good entry though, sports a new configuration, and will be worth keeping an eye on

Steps up in category after running 5th of 12 in a 2875m claimer here on 20 January and, even though first-time barefoot, can expect to have few takers