Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 2.75 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $82.60. First up last campaign 4th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Premier Ship with 57.0kg at $4.40. This looks a stern test.

Having second run back today. Last start 8th of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup on November 30 over 2400m, 6 len behind Calandagan carrying 58.0kg at $28.90. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes on September 13 over 2011m, 7 len behind Delacroix with 61kg at $5. Midfield in the Japan Cup latest but draws much better this time. Can give a sight at odds.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Masquerade Ball with 58.0kg at $20.40. Second-up 5th of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup on November 30 over 2400m, 4 len behind Calandagan with 58.0kg at $12.20. Talented entire with plenty of experience this level and ran fifth in this last year. Ran on hard in the Japan Cup. Capable of a strong showing.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) September 15 over 2200m defeating Yamanin Bouclier with 57.0kg at $2.60. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 56.0kg at $7.40. Promising galloper who ran on hard and just missed this level in the Tenno Sho. Fitter again and expected to feature.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track G2 Sankei Sho All Comers September 21 over 2200m defeating Douradores carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Kyoto G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup November 16 over 2200m defeating Paradis Reine carrying 56.0kg at $2.30. Classy filly who won this last year. Unbeaten this time in and can make it three straight.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last run 6th of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Masquerade Ball with 58.0kg at $8.60. At only start last preparation won by 3 len at Hanshin G1 Takarazuka Kine June 15 over 2200m defeating Bellagio Opera carrying 58.0kg at $11.40. Gave a huge sight last time. Drawn much better and fitter again. Sure to take catching again.

Most recently 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup on December 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $28.20. The start before that 10th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 18 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $6.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Second-up today. Freshened for 54 days. Last run second last of 24 at Flemington in the G1 Melb Cup on November 4 over 3200m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Half Yours with 55.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Sapporo in the G2 Sapporo Kinen on August 17 over 2000m, 10 len behind Top Knife with 58.0kg at $50.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second-up today. Last outing came from midfield; 3rd of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup on November 30 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Calandagan carrying 58.0kg at $5. At only 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 with 61kg at $4.50. Ran on hard to place in the Japan Cup. Placed in this last year when tried to lead throughout. Two time winner this level and unbeaten second-up.

Last start 9th of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup on November 30 over 2400m, 9 len behind Calandagan carrying 58.0kg at $349.30. The race before that 12th of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Masquerade Ball with 58.0kg at $117. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Tokyo G2 Copa Republica Argentina November 9 over 2500m defeating Stinger Glass with 56.0kg at $27.70. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Sapporo Hcp September 7 over 2600m defeating Golden Snap with 55.0kg at $16.70. Speedy galloper who led throughout to score in easier grade last time. Facing a tougher challenge but can give a sight at odds.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at Kyoto in the G1 Tenno Sho Sprin May 4 over 3200m, 6 len behind Redentor carrying 58.0kg at $19.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track G2 Nikkei Sho March 29 over 2500m defeating Chuck Nate carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. May need more time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 18 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Daishoten on October 5 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Deep Monster with 58.0kg at $3.10. Second-up didn't finish the race at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup November 30 over 2400m. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last run 4th of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Kinen on November 22 over 2000m, 3 len behind Nishino Ti Amo carrying 58.5kg at $23.60. At only start last preparation 3rd of 16 at Sapporo in the G2 Sapporo Kinen on August 17 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Top Knife carrying 58.0kg at $134.50. Needs to lift.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Mile Championship on November 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 58.0kg at $67.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at Tokyo in the G2 Mainichi Okan on October 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Lebensstil carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Racing okay but sharp jump in trip and others preferred.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) on November 2 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Masquerade Ball carrying 58.0kg at $6.60. Last start 7th of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Japan Cup on November 30 over 2400m, 5 len behind Calandagan carrying 58.0kg at $17.40. Has a good record this level but well held last time and facing tough task today from a wide gate.