Last start 9th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vlastari with 56kg at $55.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Grune Berg with 56kg at $14.40. Draws well but looks safely held.

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kogen Kaisho with 56kg at $21.30. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on November 10 over 2000m, 13 len behind Fortunate carrying 56kg at $24.60. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kogen Kaisho carrying 54kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Nagoya on November 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bosch carrying 55kg at $2.60. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.

Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Royal Tale with 54kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Nagoya on October 31 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Piranha Kiss carrying 55kg at $5.30. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Thalberg carrying 53kg at $47.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1600m, neck behind Tokushi Tigre carrying 53kg at $38. Will be tested.

At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on December 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Genie Kic with 56kg at $95.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 1 over 1600m, 13 len behind Yasaka Star carrying 56kg at $75.90. Hard to make a winning case.

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 18 at Kyoto June 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Qorikancha with 55.0kg at $23.90. On debut 11th of 18 at Kyoto May 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Queen's Day carrying 55.0kg at $50.90. Looks a key runner.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Kasamatsu on November 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mozu Mikoshi with 57kg at $28.90. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Kasamatsu on November 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Danse Du Vent carrying 56kg at $84.40. Could sneak into the finish.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kogen Kaisho carrying 54kg at $25.80. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on December 1 over 1600m, 15 len behind Yasaka Star carrying 54kg at $30.80. Predicted to struggle.

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 30 len at Kanazawa December 15 over 1500m defeating Dastie carrying 57kg at $1.20. The run before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Kanazawa December 1 over 1400m defeating Niko with 57kg at $1.80. Winning hope.

At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on December 30 over 2000m, 19 len behind Nepotism Baby with 54kg at $299.60. The run before that ran last of 16 at this track on December 1 over 1800m, 22 len behind Lord Ardito carrying 54kg at $554.90. Fully tested on her recent run.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Kawasaki October 13 over 900m, 7 len behind Presto Venus carrying 51kg at $23. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Kawasaki June 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Quite Possible carrying 53kg at $24.10. Should be right in the mix.

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Thalberg with 56kg at $54.70. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 3 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sole E Spiaggia with 56kg at $8.60. Happy enough to avoid.