Comfortable winner of a 2700m Vire Class F on 2 March. Has taken his game to a new level this year and even though forced to start on the rail, he races first-time barefoot and, if there is a spoiler here, this is it

Quality colt making first start since being headed in a 2175m Vincennes Class E on 21 January. Nicely-placed in front, is shod to preference, and should have this in the bag.

5th of 15, despite considerable indiscipline, in a 2450m Caen Class E 2.5 weeks ago. If given the chance to trot, can put up considerable resistance. Chance

Serious sort but sanctioned in last 2, most recently a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Leo Abrivard could not have hoped for a better draw though and with application will logically finish close

In the frame in all 4 this term, latterly 3rd of 10 in a 2925m Cagnes Class E on 4 March. Should take well to Lisieux conditions and has every chance of finishing thereabouts at the finish

Hardy element that ran 11th of 15 behind LOUVIERS (3), on comeback, in a 2450m Caen Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Clearly has a bent for racing clockwise but is going to need the race

Sanctioned on re-entry in a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Will have come on for the run but will have little to contribute

Last but one, on comeback, in a 2675m Class F here mid-month. Would be preferred in the other code

Imposed at Argentan on 25 January before running 3rd of 11 in a 2875m Class E at the same venue 3 weeks later. Is plainly on the way up and will have a lot to offer if Herve Langlois successfully navigates the start

Useful individual that ran 2nd of 10 in a 2875m Meslay Class F early last week. Will have come on for the race but runs shod this time and represents more a minor place prospect

12th of 13, on first start after a spell, in a 2200m Caen Class E a week ago. Shoes off this time but still looks out of his depth

Has not put a foot wrong since the turn of the year, most recently third of nine in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E late-February. Has no right-handed references and the 2nd row draw will not aid his plight

Has not raced since running 6th of 15 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E mid-January. Is plainly capable but is shod for re-entry and others easier to back

Pleasant 4th of 12 in a 2200m Caen Class E 10 days ago. Takes on a better lot this time and the draw will do him no favours