Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 10th of 15 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1600m, 5 len behind Polka Rhythm with 58.0kg at $195.50. Before that got back early 9th of 14 at Nakayama in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Nakayama Kimpai on January 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Kalamatianos with 51.0kg at $95.90. Might need easier race.

Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 15 at this track November 30 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Willem carrying 58.0kg at $5.60. First up last campaign second of 16 at Niigata August 30 over 2200m, a neck behind Goltzschtal carrying 58.0kg at $15.70. Best form gives him a decent chance.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track November 30 over 2000m defeating Bow Window with 55.0kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track October 25 over 2000m defeating Riposante with 56.0kg at $3. Goes very well fresh and loves the course and distance. Excellent chance.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 15 at this track on November 30 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Willem with 58.0kg at $13.10. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by a neck at Nakayama September 6 over 2000m defeating Lovely Jubbly with 58.0kg at $3. Capable of a big run.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 11 at this track on November 16 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Flaming Hoop with 56.0kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 8 at Fukushima on June 28 over 2000m, head behind Remige carrying 56.0kg at $1.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Having second run back today. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track February 1 over 2000m defeating Little Giants with 58.0kg at $10.20. At only start last preparation 3rd of 9 at this track on November 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Reigning with 56.0kg at $11.80. Should progress from that first-up run.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Nakayama on December 13 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Meiner Ocean with 57.0kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign 10th of 16 at Nakayama on September 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Peace One Duc carrying 56.0kg at $3.70. All three career wins have come here in three tries. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Nakayama in the G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) September 15 over 2200m, 4 len behind Museum Mile carrying 57.0kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track June 22 over 1800m defeating Meiner Azzurro carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. Solid in far better grade before a spell. Expect a forward showing.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 11 len behind Chuwa Kris S with 54.0kg at $231.90. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Nakayama on September 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Black Shield with 54.0kg at $18.10. Needs more time.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 13th of 16 at Nakayama on December 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Joyful News with 55.0kg at $114.10. Second run from a spell 9th of 15 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Polka Rhythm carrying 58.0kg at $167. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Kyoto on February 1 over 2200m, 6 len behind Meisho Gekirin carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 12th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 9 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $41.90. Should progress from that first-up run.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Kyoto on January 4 over 2000m, neck behind Tagano Dude carrying 58.0kg at $2.80. Before that took up a position near the tail 3rd of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 3 len behind Danon Cima with 58.0kg at $13.20. Can improve again. Top chance.

Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Chukyo December 21 over 2000m defeating Mediterranean carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track June 15 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Dantsu Fighter carrying 55.0kg at $8.30. Don't underestimate.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 17 at this track November 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Emperor's Sword carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track November 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Cerbiatto carrying 57.0kg at $10.10. Others rate better.