Returns from a five-month break after finishing seventh in a 4yo+ ALLOW over 1800m at Niigata Dirt, beaten over 12 lengths by Falcon Minoru at long odds. The start prior at Tokyo Dirt was also plain, but the switch back to Ohi is significant given he has won both starts at this track and owns two wins from four at the distance. Fresh, class back and drawn inside, he has the right profile to rebound if the old Ohi form is still there.

Improved to finish fifth at Ohi last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Kogen Silver, but he was unwanted in the market and still needs to turn that into a stronger finish. His previous run over 1200m here was eighth, beaten seven and a half lengths at big odds. A past win with Yuki Eriguchi is a small plus, yet one win from 32 starts leaves him needing a clear lift.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing third at Ohi, beaten just over two lengths by Musashi Tarumae when near the top of betting. That followed a close second here behind Cool Breeze, beaten a neck at generous odds, so the current preparation has produced two solid efforts. The concern is that he remains winless from 15 starts, but third-up he has earned another chance in this grade.

Returns from a four-month break after winning at Ohi, scoring by a length from Gonzago as a well-supported favourite and extending comfortably from the front division. He had earlier worked home evenly for fourth behind Meisho Tabizuki, beaten just under five lengths. With three wins from nine starts and one win from two at the distance, he has sound claims, though the fresh run may leave him vulnerable late.

Returns from a five-week freshening after a heavy defeat at Ohi, finishing second last and well beaten by 21 lengths behind Heykens after offering little in the run. The start prior was also well held in a 3yo B2 over 1800m, beaten over 17 lengths by Ascot Miyagi. His overall record is better than those two runs suggest, but he must show a sharp turnaround before being entertained.

Was second last over 2000m at Ohi last start, beaten just under ten lengths by San Diego after never making headway despite market respect. Two back in a 3yo B2 over 1800m, he was fifth and beaten just over nine lengths by Ascot Miyagi. The drop back in trip and the strong Takayuki Yano record with him help, but he looks more a place chance if recapturing earlier form.

Closed off well for third at Ohi last start, beaten just under a length by Gonzago at generous odds, which was his best recent effort. Before that he was fifth behind Musashi Tarumae, beaten just over five lengths, and he has since been held by Ifudodo in a relevant matchup. Three wins at this track and distance give him a base, but his 60-start profile makes winning hard to trust.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth at Ohi, beaten over 10 lengths by Musashi Tarumae when sent out at long odds. His previous run here was fourth behind Lamorak, but that was still a margin of just over nine lengths, so the form is not as close as the placing suggests. Still winless from 17 starts and unplaced in all five this season, he needs a much stronger finish.

Led and was only run down late when second at Ohi last start, beaten a neck by Gonzago after sitting near the top of betting. The prior run was seventh behind Heykens, beaten five lengths, but he again showed early intent before fading. Two wins and three places from eight starts this season read well enough, and he can hold a minor-money role if he sustains the effort longer.

Returned in excellent order at Ohi, leading and beating Cure Flora by three and a half lengths as the odds-on favourite. That followed a narrow second in a 3yo+ A3 over 1800m at Mombetsu, beaten a neck by D S Yell, so the form line is both current and reliable. With 12 wins from 17 starts and two wins from two at this distance, he has the clearest winning credentials in the race.