Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 23 over 1500m, 2 len behind Akane Seiko carrying 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Urawa November 25 over 1500m defeating Seinosuke carrying 56kg at $1.80. Strong winning chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Alpino with 54kg at $3.70. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Gold Breeder with 54kg at $3.80. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len Nagoya December 5 over 1500m defeating Globe Fame carrying 55kg at $6.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Nagoya July 21 over 1500m defeating Shabazi carrying 55kg at $1.10. Likely to run well.

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 7 len behind Lunar South Pole with 56kg at $20.20. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track February 12 over 1500m defeating Sky List with 56kg at $15.20. One of the main contenders.

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind G T Engine carrying 56kg at $157.80. Before that second last of 14 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 14 len behind Eifer Shadow carrying 56kg at $396.10. Fully tested on his recent run.

Most recently 9th of 11 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kuu Lei Nani carrying 54kg at $35.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 8 len behind Takao Smile with 54kg at $33.40. Might need easier race.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Takao Smile carrying 56kg at $1.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1500m, neck behind Strada Reale with 56kg at $5.50. Can bounce back.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Takao Smile carrying 54kg at $27.40. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Copano Dylan with 54kg at $47.10. Likely to find this a bit tough.

Second-up. First-up after a year favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 7 len win at this track February 13 over 1600m defeating Win Gladness with 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on February 14 2025 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Ryuno Tabuk carrying 56kg at $1.60. Looks a big chance to add to the impressive recent run. Improver with winning prospects.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Takao Smile with 56kg at $24.10. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Copano Dylan with 56kg at $34.70. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.

Most recently 7th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind G T Engine carrying 56kg at $32.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 10 len behind Takao Smile carrying 56kg at $24.50. Wide draw a test.