Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $20.40. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Kyoto in the G1 Tenno Sho Sprin on May 4 over 3200m, 6 len behind Redentor with 58.0kg at $4.90. Ran fifth in this last year. Veteran at this level and although yet to win this trip is drawn for a soft run with cover. Among the top chances.

Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming won by a nose at Longchamp G3 Prix Du Prince D'Orange September 14 over 2000m in soft going defeating Daryz carrying 58kg at $2.40. Second-up 14th of 17 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe on October 5 over 2400m, slow going 11 len behind Daryz with 56.5kg at $9.70. Not seen at his best in France but unbeaten here and drawn to give a huge sight. Expected to perform well.

Most recently 12th of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $117. The race before that 8th of 11 at Nakayama in the G2 Sankei Sho All Comers on September 21 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Regaleira with 57.0kg at $8.10. Impossible to tip with any confidence.

Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Kyoto G2 Kyoto Daishoten October 5 over 2400m defeating Sunrise Earth with 57.0kg at $11.30. The start before that 3rd of 16 at Niigata in the G3 Niigata Kinen on August 31 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Shirankedo carrying 57.0kg at $22.80. Not on recent form.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 18 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Daishoten on October 5 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Deep Monster with 58.0kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on February 8 over 2400m, neck behind Meiner Campana with 58.0kg at $5.70. Speedy galloper with a low drawn who can give a sight at big odds.

Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Masquerade Ball with 58.0kg at $14.60. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Mainichi Okan on October 5 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Lebensstil with 57.0kg at $4.30. Mixing form and yet to be proven this trip. Happy enough to avoid.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 16 at Niigata in the G3 Niigata Kinen on August 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shirankedo carrying 57.0kg at $11.50. First up last campaign second last of 15 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on October 27 2024 over 2000m, 7 len behind Do Deuce with 58.0kg at $14.30. Others make more appeal.

Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 2.25 len at Ascot G1 Champion Stakes October 18 over 2011m defeating Ombudsman with 60.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Epsom Downs in the G1 Coronation Cup on June 6 over 2419m, 0.5 len behind Jan Brueghel with 58kg at $1.60. Grade 1 winner at Ascot last time and has an exceptional record this level. Loves the trip and expected to measure up.

Having second run back today. Last outing 7th of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $27.70. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at this track G3 Epsom Cup May 10 over 1800m defeating Douradores with 57.0kg at $13.20. Fitter for needs to this for this level.

Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 18 at this track in the G2 Copa Republica Argentina on November 9 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Mystery Way with 59.0kg at $12. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Sapporo in the G2 Sapporo Kinen on August 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Top Knife carrying 58.0kg at $19.80. Might be tested this class but has a good record course and distance and will run on late.

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 18 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Daishoten on October 5 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Deep Monster carrying 58.0kg at $3.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track G2 Meguro Kinen June 1 over 2500m defeating Hohelied with 57.5kg at $3.30. Excels second-up and will run the trip right out. Class will test but can feature at big odds.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 11 at Nakayama in the G2 Sankei Sho All Comers on September 21 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Regaleira carrying 58.0kg at $8. First up last campaign ran last of 17 at Hanshin in the G1 Takarazuka Kine on June 15 over 2200m, 20 len behind Meisho Tabaru carrying 58.0kg at $8.80. Prefer to see how he returns.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 10th of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 56.0kg at $7.70. At only start last preparation 6th of 16 at Niigata in the G3 Niigata Kinen on August 31 over 2000m, 2 len behind Shirankedo with 56.0kg at $4.70. Goes well here but first try at trip and unlikely to threaten.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last in a small field at York in the G1 Juddmonte International Stakes on August 20 over 2112m, 9 len behind Ombudsman carrying 61kg at $4.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Meydan G1 Dubai Sheema Classic April 5 over 2410m defeating Calandagan carrying 57kg at $11. Not at his best in the UK last time but is a Grade 1 winner this course and distance and unbeaten at the trip. Bold performance expected.

Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) November 2 over 2000m defeating Museum Mile with 56.0kg at $2.70. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 18 at this track in the G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) on June 1 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Croix Du Nord with 57.0kg at $6.80. Too strong fresh in the lead-up and looks the one to beat again.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 8 at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes on September 13 over 2011m, 7 len behind Delacroix with 61kg at $5. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Riyadh SAUG2 February 22 over 2100m defeating Calif with 57kg at $1.83. Well travelled galloper with plenty of experience this level but yet to win in eight tries. Can give a sight fresh.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last run 8th of 18 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Daishoten on October 5 over 2400m, 3 len behind Deep Monster carrying 58.0kg at $5.90. At only start last preparation 9th of 17 at Hanshin in the G1 Takarazuka Kine on June 15 over 2200m, 8 len behind Meisho Tabaru with 58.0kg at $6.70. Needs to do a lot more.

Racing second-up today. Last start 8th of 14 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $6.60. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at Sha Tin G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup April 27 over 2000m defeating Prognosis with 57kg at $3.70. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Good record this level and worth including despite the wide draw.