This Sinister Minister entire is a four-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind End Stage carrying 54kg at $91.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle with 54kg at $21.40. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Ohi October 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Rukariri with 54kg at $136.80. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Ohi February 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shimoguri carrying 54kg at $162.90. Returns in a winnable race.

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Kawasaki August 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Final Wonder carrying 54kg at $228.70. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Kawasaki February 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind It's My Treat carrying 54kg at $55.50. Should be right in the mix.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on December 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lalatina with 56kg at $69.10. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind End Stage carrying 56kg at $10.20. Expected to finish much closer.

Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 38 len behind Kurino Cenote carrying 54kg at $3.60. Plenty to build upon following her debut.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 10th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $191.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smile Feliz with 54kg at $541.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $441.90. The start before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1500m, 16 len behind Hatsuwaka with 54kg at $387.10. Others look better placed.

This Mr Melody mare is a four-year-old having her first start. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $229. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle carrying 54kg at $17.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Four-year-old entire (Duramente - Curren Lisbeth) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.

Four-year-old gelding by Etario out of Victory Rose who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Maybe later.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at Tokyo on November 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Agnes Crest carrying 52.0kg at $245.30. The race before that 15th of 18 at Tokyo on November 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chartres carrying 55.0kg at $52.20. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside gate.

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track September 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mad Speed with 54kg at $26.10. On debut ran last of 7 at this track July 5 over 1000m, 19 len behind Yagiri Ibis carrying 54kg at $28.90. Among the better chances.

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 27 len behind Konyo Bankoku carrying 52kg at $421.30. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 900m, 6 len behind Donkbet Call with 55kg at $64.60. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 55kg at $19.40. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on May 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Mr Bad Guy with 55kg at $1.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Monbetsu November 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Virtue carrying 56kg at $61.10. On debut second of 12 at Monbetsu May 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Blue Cosmos carrying 55kg at $14.70. Looks up against it.

Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Space Sailor carrying 55kg at $26.50. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Attreve Face carrying 55kg at $33.30. Possesses a big finish.

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Pop That Body with 55kg at $1.60. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sezan Butler carrying 55kg at $2.70. Going well enough to take this out.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Monbetsu October 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sayonakidori with 55kg at $34.10. On debut third of 8 at Monbetsu May 8 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Misty Rise carrying 55kg at $21.20. Marginal prospects.

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 20 len behind Attreve Face with 52kg at $273.60. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rurimo Harimo with 54kg at $15.70. Fully tested on her recent run.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Monbetsu on September 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sara Mischief with 55kg at $10.50. One of the top chances.

Most recently 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind G Campione carrying 56kg at $75.40. The race before that ran last in a small field at Kawasaki on December 15 over 1500m, 40 len behind Global South carrying 55kg at $27.90. Likely to find them too smart.

Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Urawa on November 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Original Pattern with 55kg at $25.20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Kawasaki on August 5 over 1400m, 18 len behind Chinon carrying 54kg at $7.30. This will test.