Begins from barrier 1 with just 51kg, which gives this Vincennes colt a practical starting point at his first race appearance. Yasumasa Kurita has produced 1 win and 2 places from 4 debut runners, a solid strike for this sort of race, although the stable is 0 from 9 with this sire. The draw and weight make him one of the more appealing newcomers if he handles the occasion cleanly.

Makes his race debut from barrier 2, so there is at least a neat draw to help this Henry Barows colt find his rhythm early. Kazuma Hashimoto has 1 win and 3 places from 6 debut starters, while Ryo Fujita ranks fifth for Ohi wins. Half-brother Ivy Haruichi was seventh on debut at Kawasaki, so the family pointer is modest, but the set-up reads well enough for a place chance.

Starts his career from barrier 3 with 53kg, keeping him among the better-positioned debutants in the field. By Hawkbill from Montana Wind, he has a full brother in Brave Chevalier, who is still a maiden after 18 starts and was eighth on debut at Mombetsu. The trainer's debut record is also quiet, but the draw and light weight keep him in the winning discussion.

Opens his career with Wada Joji booked, and that is a notable appointment given he ranks third for wins at Ohi. Kazumasa Sakamoto has 3 wins from 11 debut runners, while the dam has produced Blue Trailer, Ganja Queen and Little Name, all of whom placed or won on debut. That background gives him a credible place shape without making him the standout in this field.

Steps out for Masato Tanaka, whose debut runners have not won from 7 attempts but have placed 3 times, so the profile leans towards being competitive rather than dominant. The stronger clue is the trainer-sire combination, with 2 wins and 6 places from 9 starts with Van Gogh. Half-brother Norino Dragon won over 1800m on Niigata Dirt, which gives him enough background to run well.

Debuts for Hidemitsu Sakai, and the stable profile is the best credential in this race. Sakai ranks second for Ohi wins, has 4 wins and 7 places from 13 debut runners, and is 8 from 21 with Sinister Minister stock. The dam has already produced Kamikakushi, who was unplaced first time out, but the trainer and sire combination gives this colt the clearest winning case.

Has depth on the dam side, headed by Linda Linda, who placed in Listed company, and other winners including Train Train, Rouge Royal and Otoshidama. The trainer-sire record with Hokko Tarumae is just 2 wins from 31, although it has produced 18 places, so the background is more encouraging for minor money. He still needs to show more than pedigree alone to trouble the main hopes.

Comes from a busy family with several winners, including Make My Choice, who won on debut over 1600m at Ohi, and Chuwa First, a multiple winner. The concern is the stable's debut record, with Yuta Ebina 0 from 10 and only 1 placing, while the trainer-sire pairing is 0 from 1. There are pedigree notes to respect, but she profiles as a runner needing more than the obvious setup.

Begins from barrier 9 for Hiroyuki Matsuura, whose debut record sits at 0 wins and 1 place from 9 starters. The dam has produced King Burg, an 8-time winner, and debut performers such as Mad Blue Eye and Shinano Broad who both ran second first time out. Those family signs help, but the stable pattern and draw leave her with ground to make up on the better-credentialed debutants.

Starts from the outside barrier over 1600m, which is a demanding launch point for this Chuwa Wizard colt. Chiaki Hori has 1 win and 2 places from 8 debut runners, so the stable can produce one ready enough, and half-brother Sky Happiness was sixth over this course and distance on debut for the same trainer. Even so, he looks to need a clean first outing to bridge the gap to the main chances.