Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $8.20. The run before that won by a neck at this track December 25 over 1600m defeating Minnano Bummo with 56kg at $2.80. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside stall.

Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sahkulu carrying 56kg at $89.80. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Royal Tale with 56kg at $24.60. Fully tested on his recent run.

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $180.70. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nijino Kanatani with 56kg at $149.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Vogue Altair carrying 54kg at $12.10. Previously second-up won by 5 len at this track October 18 2024 over 1600m defeating Honu with 54kg at $9.50. Among the leading chances.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Nagoya on December 10 over 1500m, 9 len behind Long Tone with 57kg at $47.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Nagoya on November 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Earl Of Kent with 57kg at $8.20. Genuine chance this time around.

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $45.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Burmese Ruby carrying 56kg at $22.90. Watch for a big final furlong.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sahkulu with 56kg at $24.30. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 25 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Golden Oja carrying 56kg at $18.30. This is well within his grasp.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track August 10 over 1800m, 39 len behind Sagano Oumasan with 54kg at $7.30. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at this track February 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Imperio carrying 54kg at $38.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Last start didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Vogue Altair carrying 51kg at $18. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on December 24 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Kogen Kaisho with 54kg at $5.60. Deserves another chance.

Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sahkulu with 53kg at $26.60. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Genie Kic carrying 53kg at $120.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Batistuta carrying 54kg at $209.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 16 len behind Royal Tale with 54kg at $16.30. Good effort last time – right in contention.

Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 42 len behind Vlastari carrying 55kg at $69.50. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Meisho Kajibo with 56kg at $6.70. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 11 len behind Vogue Altair carrying 54kg at $136.80. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Royal Tale with 54kg at $57.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Sahkulu with 56kg at $7.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Chandelier Song with 56kg at $9.30. Should be right in the finish.