Sanctioned in 4 of last 5, most recently a 2700m Vincennes monte Class C 3 weeks ago. Has previously won here but others still easier to trust

Like a horse reborn this winter, latterly winning a 2500m Class E at La Rochelle 10 days ago. Not a priority but can still challenge for a first-5 payout

Useful mare that always gives her best, latterly 5th of 15 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D 3.5 weeks ago, but is fitted with shoes this time and best to wait

Last of 12 finishers behind INDOCILE (10) in a Class F under these conditions last week. Races barefoot this time, boasts fine Laval references, but in this company will struggle to make his mark

Capable trotter making first appearance since coming 3rd of 17 in a 2825m Cordemais Class F mid-January. Placed just once in 3 Laval starts but remains shod and a minor place prospect at best

8th of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E a month back. Is better than latest numbers would imply and in this category has a lot to offer

Ran 3rd at Angers before coming 4th of 18 in a 2800m Vire Class E 10 days ago. Is clearly in form, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time, and must not be underestimated

Serious trotter making first start since running 2nd of 13 in a 2850m Parilly Class D last September. Remains shod for Laval bow but is worth keeping an eye on all the same

Has not been seen out since being sanctioned in a 2700m Vincennes ridden Class D mid-December and will need the race

Ran decent 5th here early last month followed by 3rd of 12 in a 2700m Cagnes Class D a week later. Has little chance of imposing but is not going home empty-handed

6th of 14 on comeback in a 2825m Cordemais Class D 12 days ago. Still in conditioning mode and best to hold off

Disappointing in last 2 here, most recently 8th of 14 in a 2850m Class D a fortnight ago, and is unlikely to spring any surprises

Has won 4 in a row since the turn of the year, latterly unopposed in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F 10 days ago. Has a lot going for him here and once again looks the horse to beat

Put a brace of sanctions behind him to run 2nd in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2 weeks ago. Yet to disappoint with Matthieu Abrivard reining and will be expected to bring the fight to IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (13)

Quality mare making first appearance for new trainer. Unraced however since coming 2nd of 14 in a 2800m Langon Class E last September and will be race-rusty

Easy winner of a 2725m Graignes Class E on 13 January. Just 90 Euros from elimination and Clement Thomain could not have asked for a better entry. Place chance