Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Urawa on October 31 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Yukiguni carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on March 3 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Katharsis carrying 56kg at $23. Improver with winning prospects.

Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 2000m, 34 len behind Courechouse with 56kg at $32.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on July 12 2024 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind J K Fine carrying 56kg at $9.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Kalaripayattu with 56kg at $94.70. The race before that ran last of 13 at Urawa on September 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Fast Lane carrying 56kg at $9.60. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.

Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, 18 len behind Kalaripayattu carrying 54kg at $149.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Land Max with 55kg at $36.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start 6th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pieds Forts carrying 56kg at $182.60. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on October 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Yapushi carrying 56kg at $77.90. Fully tested on his recent run.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track August 22 over 1500m, 12 len behind Oriko D'elegance with 54kg at $9.40. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Ohi June 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mountain Laurel carrying 56kg at $10.60. Best form gives him a decent chance.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on October 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Punk Beat carrying 54kg at $46.90. The start before that 7th of 11 at Urawa on September 26 over 1500m, 5 len behind Jo Toby with 55kg at $33.60. This is well within his grasp.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track June 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kalaripayattu carrying 55kg at $65.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at this track February 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Viv Air carrying 56kg at $59.10. Major upset if he won.

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track August 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Monet carrying 54kg at $8.70. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track April 9 over 1600m, a nose behind Angel Ritter with 54kg at $6.70. Winning hope.

Most recently got back early 9th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pieds Forts with 56kg at $72.80. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Kalaripayattu carrying 56kg at $13.70. Genuine chance this time around.

Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Ohi July 18 over 1800m, 19 len behind Seiei carrying 56kg at $88.90. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track January 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Asa carrying 57kg at $4.20. Others make more appeal.

Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Kalaripayattu with 56kg at $151.90. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Taisei Strada carrying 55kg at $56.60. Needs more time.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at this track on October 17 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kalaripayattu with 54kg at $24.10. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Sky Across with 54kg at $3.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.