Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 Negishi Stakes on February 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lord Fons with 57.0kg at $8.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at this track in the G3 Musashino Stakes on November 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Luxor Cafe with 57.0kg at $3.80. Worth consideration.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 59 day let-up. First-up won by 0.5 len at Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1400m defeating Bidaaya with 57.0kg at $35.90. Second-up won by 0.5 len at Sonoda December 25 over 1400m defeating Matenro Command with 57kg at $5.40. This is going to test him.

At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G2 Procyon Stakes on January 25 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Lord Couronne with 57.0kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at Nakayama Dirt LR December 14 over 1800m defeating Walzer Schall carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Yet to miss the frame this course and distance. Draws well but predicted to struggle.

First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $244.50. Previously first up; tenth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes November 9 over 1800m, soft track; 14 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 57.0kg at $7.90. Goes best when fresh but this class will test.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $10.20. Previously first up; second of 16 at Morioka Dirt October 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wilson Tesoro with 57kg at $9.50. All five career wins have been while fresh-up. Yet to place in four tries this level but has won 3/3 at Grade 2 level. Sure to be ready to run well.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $12.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes November 9 over 1800m, soft track; 3.5 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 58.0kg at $8.40. Twice placed this level. Goes well fresh and won only try course and distance. Expected to run well.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 15th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Mile Championship November 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 58.0kg at $192.30. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Tokyo in the G2 Mainichi Okan October 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Lebensstil with 58.0kg at $48.40. May need this run.

Second-up today. Last run 9th of 16 at Tokyo in the G3 Tokyo Shimbun Hai on February 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Trovatore with 57.0kg at $32.80. At only start last preparation 8th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yasuda Kinen on June 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 58.0kg at $72.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by nose Chukyo Dirt G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m defeating Wilson Tesoro with 56.0kg at $7.30. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Kyoto Dirt G3 Miyako Stakes November 9 over 1800m slow track defeating Saimon Xanadu carrying 55.0kg at $6. Grade 1 winning mare resuming. Has won 7/8 so far including 4/5 when fresh. Hard to go past.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt G2 Procyon Stakes January 25 over 1800m defeating Sunday Funday carrying 57.0kg at $4.40. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Ho O Roulette carrying 56kg at $1.80. Racing well and can win again.

Last start 13th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wet Season with 58.5kg at $91.50. Before that 7th of 11 at Sonoda on December 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Happy Man carrying 59kg at $28.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Musashino Stakes on November 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Luxor Cafe with 59.0kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Shamal with 57kg at $1.50. Top galloper who won this last year when sitting off pace and running on hard. Has six wins while fresh. Sure to be ready to run well.

Having second run back today. Not raced for 55 days. Last outing failed to make an impression; 11th of 15 at Ohi Tokyo Daishoten on December 29 over 2000m, 14 len behind Diktaean with 56kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 2nd of 16 at Ohi on October 8 over 2000m, 3 len behind Narukami with 57kg at $1.90. Don't underestimate.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m, a nose behind W Heart Bond carrying 58.0kg at $7.30. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Morioka Dirt October 13 over 1600m defeating Sixpence with 57kg at $5.10. Yet to win this level but has placed 4/8 starts. Loves the course and distance. Excellent chance.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup December 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $116.10. Previously first up; third of 16 at Morioka Dirt October 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wilson Tesoro with 57kg at $3.50. Other runners rate better.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G2 Procyon Stakes on January 25 over 1800m, 5 len behind Lord Couronne carrying 57.0kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes on November 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; neck behind W Heart Bond with 57.0kg at $19.60. Must improve significantly.