Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 16 at Fukushima on November 16 over 2600m, 18 len behind Rosa Sans Rival carrying 58.0kg at $54.80. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 17 len behind Yoshi Ichi with 56kg at $5.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Second-up. First-up after three months struggled in the run home; 6th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $77.50. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on September 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Train The Mind with 57kg at $37.40. Needs more time.

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $15. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Arempa carrying 56kg at $59. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on November 13 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Nac Jasper carrying 54kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track December 30 over 2000m defeating Destin with 54kg at $2.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track January 14 over 2000m defeating Edelweiss with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omasa with 56kg at $4. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 6 len win at this track December 31 over 1400m defeating Grune Berg with 56kg at $9.20. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on November 6 over 1800m, 2 len behind Tres Bien Courir carrying 57kg at $1.50. Can measure up again.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 54kg at $49.40. The run before that 3rd of 16 at this track on December 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Lord Ardito carrying 54kg at $29.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Yoshi Ichi with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Yoshi Ichi with 56kg at $10.90. Not keen.

Last start second last of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Fair Go with 55kg at $251.80. The start before that 11th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 13 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 55kg at $399. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $55.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 11 len behind Auto Bianchi with 57kg at $6.70. Will be saved up for one last crack.

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $136.70. Before that 9th of 16 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 10 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $85.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Three Legend with 56kg at $74.90. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Armin Tesoro carrying 56kg at $27. Out of his depth.

On a seven run winning streak. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track December 4 over 1600m defeating Big American with 56kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track November 10 over 1600m defeating Satono Empire carrying 56kg at $1.30. Expected to go well.