Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 8 len behind Fujimasa Teio with 57kg at $9.10. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on November 28 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Blazing Heat carrying 57kg at $14.30. Nicely placed to make amends.

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Fujimasa Teio carrying 55kg at $3.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sharp Mustang with 56kg at $4.30. Has the right credentials.

Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at this track on December 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Una Montana Alta with 56kg at $141.80. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 13 len behind Fujimasa Teio carrying 57kg at $104.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.

Last start second last of 16 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 27 len behind Crown Shooter with 55kg at $290.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1650m, 7 len behind Fierezza carrying 56kg at $28.90. Win would surprise.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Crown Shooter carrying 56kg at $16.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1650m, 6 len behind Fierezza with 57kg at $8.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sparta Leonidas with 57kg at $6.80. Second-up 4th of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 6 len behind Fujimasa Teio with 57kg at $15.60. Not on recent form.

At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Alles Gut with 57kg at $47.40. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Una Montana Alta carrying 56kg at $19.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 24 over 1400m, 19 len behind Parapsychology carrying 56.0kg at $197.30. Second-up 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on January 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Inadahime with 55kg at $9.90. Rates highly. Big chance.