Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Roaring Flame with 56kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on December 9 2024 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Bonnard carrying 56kg at $8. Expect a forward showing.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on January 4 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Takeru Survival with 55kg at $6.70. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 16 over 1500m, 9 len behind Benedit carrying 55kg at $6.60. Rates highly after a strong run last time.

Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Funabashi on December 11 over 1600m, 16 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $63.90. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Double Message with 54kg at $41.70. Not doing enough.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Urawa September 23 over 2000m defeating Mizuiro Audax carrying 57kg at $67. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at this track January 4 2025 over 1500m, 8 len behind Star Grip with 56kg at $50.30. Among the better chances.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sarasa Emperor with 56kg at $38. Before that ran last of 13 at Ohi on December 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Lamorak with 53kg at $506.20. Capable of a big finish.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1500m, 15 len behind Hanano Utage carrying 54kg at $44.50. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at this track on January 3 over 2000m, 26 len behind Oken Duke with 55kg at $86.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track October 15 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Peters with 52kg at $8.10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track May 16 over 1500m defeating Corleone carrying 51kg at $4.20. Definite winning hope.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 14 at this track on January 3 over 2000m, 14 len behind Oken Duke with 57kg at $65.20. The run before that 8th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Oken Duke carrying 55kg at $31.20. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Hanachirusato with 56kg at $16.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Morioka Dirt November 18 over 1400m defeating Indie Film carrying 56kg at $6.80. Needs to find extra to beat these.

Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Urawa October 29 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Red Gate carrying 55kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 11 at Urawa February 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Kimiwa Lemonade carrying 54kg at $2.10. Should be right in the mix.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, 13 len behind Roaring Flame carrying 56kg at $6.20. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dre Antheia with 56kg at $21.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Henny's Nephew carrying 54kg at $48.40. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Dre Antheia with 54kg at $40.20. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.

Most recently 10th of 14 at Funabashi on January 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Jasper Jet carrying 51kg at $297.90. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 9 len behind Henny's Nephew with 55kg at $149.20. Happy to risk.