Form Snapshot: Useful element that prepped at Le Croise-Laroche last week. Is shod as he was when 2nd at Angers in January and can finish closer this time

Form Snapshot: Handy element starting for the first time since late-October. Has placed just once in 3 Vire starts, and would be preferred barefoot, but benefits from a decent draw and could pleasantly surprise

Form Snapshot: Serious sort making first appearance since late-November but is plainly in competition-mode and can get straight down to business

Form Snapshot: Ran 2nd in an Amiens Class F last weekend, on his first objective of the new year. Will have come on for the race and from the 4-slot will be no soft touch

Form Snapshot: Unremarkable type making first appearance since 19 October. Eliminated on sole Vire start and is not about to set off any fireworks

Form Snapshot: Showed promise last year before form trailed off. Stays shod for first start since October and not a concern

Form Snapshot: Disappointed in 2 after imposing in Toulouse last autumn, and will first need to re-establish his credentials

Form Snapshot: Was somewhat uneasy at Laval despite giving a good account, but has better prospects here and is unlikely to return home empty-handed

Form Snapshot: Looked decidedly ordinary when 5th of 7 finishers in a 2800m Class F here 3 weeks ago. Is not the most generous of horses and can be passed over

Form Snapshot: Was going well when eliminated in a Nantes Class E last weekend. Has been handed a 2nd line draw but is clearly in fine fettle and could well open his 2026 account

Form Snapshot: Has not been seen out since being disqualified at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last September and has no realistic chance

Form Snapshot: Somewhat made up for Angers elimination when 4th in a Bordeaux Class D 3 weeks ago. Breaks from the rear this time but has merit and cannot be discounted