Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 2 over 2100m defeating Curren Alcantara carrying 55kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 14 at Funabashi on November 4 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Alula with 57kg at $15.10. Hard to beat again.

Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Kochi on January 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Yurari Yurameite carrying 57kg at $3. Before that second last of 15 at Hanshin on December 14 over 2200m, 13 len behind Ecoro Dinos carrying 58.0kg at $159.30. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1870m, 1.75 len behind Lucky Dream carrying 57kg at $3.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 2000m, 11 len behind Ho O Roulette with 56kg at $167.40. Not far away last time. In the mix again.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Funabashi January 23 over 1800m defeating Material Girl carrying 57kg at $33.60. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Ohi on November 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Tempest with 56kg at $95.50. Among the top chances.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Funabashi November 3 over 1800m, 17 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $650. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Funabashi August 27 over 1800m, 14 len behind Saint Honore carrying 58kg at $21. Marginal prospects.

Second run back. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at Ohi on January 28 over 2600m, 6 len behind Gluhwurm with 56kg at $73.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kanazawa on November 9 over 2600m, 1.0 len behind Vehement with 57kg at $121.70. Needs to lift.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 2100m, 6 len behind Aoi Eagle with 57kg at $2.80. The race before that 6th of 14 at Funabashi on December 9 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Oh My Goodness carrying 57kg at $6.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 13th of 15 at Ohi Tokyo Daishoten on December 29 over 2000m, 17 len behind Diktaean with 57kg at $416.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at Ohi on December 3 over 1800m, 14 len behind Kingston Boy with 57kg at $89.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on December 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Alain Barows with 57kg at $17.30. The race before that 5th of 11 at Nagoya on November 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Mad Roulette carrying 57kg at $20.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Urawa November 26 over 2000m, 39 len behind Ho O Roulette carrying 56kg at $7.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Urawa October 29 over 2000m defeating Two Shadow with 56kg at $2.60. Has claims on best form.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at Kochi on December 31 over 2400m, 10 len behind Odilon with 57kg at $17.20. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Kochi December 20 over 1900m defeating Yurari Yurameite with 57kg at $4.60. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last start 10th of 15 at Ohi on January 28 over 2600m, 14 len behind Gluhwurm with 56kg at $6.80. Before that 8th of 12 at Ohi on December 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Kingston Boy with 57kg at $20.40. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Funabashi on December 9 over 1700m, 9 len behind Oh My Goodness with 57kg at $15.40. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 2 over 2100m, 3 len behind Aoi Eagle with 55kg at $5.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.