Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track September 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Inner Steel with 55kg at $29.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track July 10 over 1400m defeating On Glide Path with 54kg at $5.60. Useful type who should go well.

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Urawa September 23 over 800m, 6 len behind Tamamo Altair with 53kg at $5.90. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Urawa August 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Spencer Barows with 53kg at $10.60. Solid return wouldn't surprise.

On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at this track January 3 over 1400m defeating Riko Beretta carrying 56kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track December 18 over 1400m defeating Elephant Run carrying 56kg at $1.40. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on January 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Dream Japan with 57kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Yukiguni carrying 57kg at $3. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start got back early 10th of 13 at this track on January 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dream Japan with 55kg at $28. The race before that won by 2 len at this track December 17 over 1400m defeating Cap with 54kg at $22.50. Impossible to tip with any confidence.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 6th of 11 at Monbetsu on October 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Pakara Boy carrying 55kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 2025 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Cape Agulhas with 56.0kg at $6.20. Expect a forward showing.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 13 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Oniashi carrying 55kg at $23.60. The run before that won by a head at Urawa December 22 over 1500m defeating Oniashi with 56kg at $9.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Second run back. First-up after six months held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Moira carrying 54kg at $4.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on January 1 2025 over 1500m, 4 len behind Misterio with 54kg at $147.40. Among the top chances.

Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Will Shine with 52kg at $15.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track November 17 over 1400m defeating Raziation carrying 54kg at $2.30. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Inadahime with 55kg at $50.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ratri Sawat with 55kg at $51.80. Tough assignment.

Last start ran last of 11 at Ohi on January 16 over 1200m, 19 len behind Blue Hisashin carrying 55kg at $59.20. The start before that 6th of 13 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Oniashi carrying 56kg at $12.10. Tested from a wide gate.

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 13 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Oniashi with 54kg at $41.20. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Urawa on July 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Spencer Barows with 57kg at $13.10. Needs more time.