Prepared for this under the saddle early last month when 4th of 5 in a 2550m Reims Class F. Has turned a corner this year and, although in more elevated company, should still acquit himself honourably

Showed marked improvement at Rambouillet 12 days ago when 3rd of 11 in a 2800m Class E. Mathieu Mottier reining this time but, at this level, is unlikely to shake things up

10th of 16 in a 2850m Laval Class E on 25 April. Shod competitively this time but still not an obvious choice

Respectable 6th over track and trip last month before being sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class E last week but, either way, he still has more to find

10th of 13, when still being conditioned, in a 2750m Class E at La Capelle early-April. Shoes off this time and should be good enough to challenge for a spot in first 5

5th of 13 in a 2700m Graignes Class F on 14 April. 4 pads fitted for the first time, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin, and is not one to be overlooked

Goes barefoot for the first time after missing out by little in a 2825m Cordemais Class E last week and has every chance of going one better

Reassured mid-April when comfortably winning a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche. Sports a new configuration and, even though stepping up in category, still looks a player

Honest sort that came 5th of 12 in a 2100m Class E here 3 weeks ago, but faces a much stiffer test this time around

Highly-consistent individual that opened his 2024 account a month ago in a 2800m Cholet Class D. Is new to the venue and while arguably better racing clockwise, is not to be underestimated

Complicated but capable trotter that won a 2650m Aleneon Class D on 21 April when first time barefoot. Sports 4 pads this time but still no more than a minor place prospect

Was preparing for this when 6th of 12 in a 3150m Saint-Brieuc Class E late-March, after twice going close. Barefoot for the occasion and must be respected

By no means disgraced when 6th of 13 finishers, shod, in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 18 March. Is fresh and barefoot and looks a serious proposition