6th of 16, on return to competition, in a 2825m Chartres Class G 10 days ago. Is always competitive at this level but stays shod and represents more a minor place prospect at best this time

Unremarkable element making his first start since finishing 9th of 13 and a 2800m Argentan Class F on 26 December, and can be ruled out

Disappointing over recent months, latterly 10th of 16 behind GERGOVIE QUESNOT (12) in a 2850m Laval amateurs Class G on 27 February. Well-placed behind the car but chances slim nevertheless

Useful trotter making first appearance since being sanctioned in a 2700m Machecoul Class E last November, but is going to need the run

Returns to the amateur category after finishing last of 9 in a 2450m Caen Class D early last month. Enjoy a good draw, but others still easier to support

Serious sort taking first steps since finishing last of 9 in a 2950m Biarritz Class F last June. Barefoot for comeback but still not a concern

Makes first start since finishing 11th of 13 in a 3000m Nantes Class E late-January. In more suitable company this time and can play an active role

A write-off before and after the break, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Durtal Class E 10 days ago, and has no possible chance

Won a 3200m Fougeres amateurs Class H 10 days ago, on first appearance with Michel Poirier. Would have preferred a better draw but must still be respected

12th of 14 in a 2700m Graignes Class F 10 days ago. Is clearly in excellent shape though and returns to the amateur division with every chance of imposing

Returns to amateur division after running 3rd of 12 in a 2500m Reims Class G 2.5 weeks ago. Is plainly close to his race and should be competitive at the business end of affairs

8th of 16 on comeback in a 2850m Laval amateurs Class G late-February. Will have come on for the run, sports a successful formula, and is worth retaining for a minor place cheque

5th of 16 to HIPPO DE POMMERAYE (9) in a 3200m Fougeres amateurs Class H 10 days ago. Races barefoot this time and despite a 2nd-row draw still looks a decent first-5 chance

Has not been seen out since finishing 11th of 15 and a 2800m Argentan amateurs Class F on Boxing Day. Handed a rough draw and can expect to have few friends

9th of 16 to HIPPO DE POMMERAYE (9) in a 3200m Fougeres amateurs Class H 10 days ago. Has references in the amateur category but is unlikely to cause an upset on this occasion

Has not been seen out since running 4th of 11 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables d'Olonne last August. Takes a notable dip in category though and will not be far off the mark if Cyril Baty successfully navigates the start