5th of 16 in a 2800m Cholet Class F 10 days ago. Clearly useful when focused but would have better chances at a lower level

8th of 12, on first start back from a spell, in a 2825m Cordemais Class E late last month. Has other priorities and can be ruled out

Surprise 5th of 15 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 21 February. Gabi Gelormini in the bike this time but others still easier to support

Has not been seen out since running 8th of 16 in a Class C over course and distance last June and will not be given a hard race

Hard to fault at present, latterly 2nd of 8 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class E late last month and will be no pushover. Place chance

Imposed at Vincennes before confirming 3 weeks ago, with authority, in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E. Climbs a rung of the category-ladder, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for first time, and will have his chances

Sanctioned in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 26 January. Is not devoid of talent but stays shod and is unlikely to play an active role

Comes to Laval on a hat-trick after easily winning a 3000m Nantes Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Seldom disappoints when he has his mind on the game and can make it 3 on the trot

7th of 11 finishers in a 3000m Nantes Class E mid-February. Sports pads this time but in this company will have little to offer

Comfortable winner of a 2725m Graignes Class E early last month. Unlikely to repeat but should nevertheless hold her own

Fine 2nd of 13 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on 17 February, and a similar performance could see her playing the role of spoiler

5th of 9 finishers in a 2625m Class E at La Rochelle 10 days ago. Arguably better racing clockwise and although confirmed here, represents little more than a minor place prospect

Drops in category after having run 7th of 15 in a 2850m Vincennes Class C 3 weeks ago. Is plainly better than most here and can secure his first win since November 2023

Won 2 of last 3, most recently a 2200m Caen Class E with authority on 3 March. Is new to the venue but has decent left-handed references and will be expected to contest the finish