Went within half a length of Gustar at Kasamatsu last start, looming up and fighting hard in 3yo+ A2 company at generous odds. That followed a fourth at this track behind Piko Blue when near the top of an open market. He has two wins at around 1700m, enjoys weight relief and brings the strongest recent profile in the field, so the quick back-up is a manageable query rather than a knock.

Bounced back sharply at this track last start, winning a 3yo+ A3 over 920m by three lengths from J L Bulker after travelling just off the lead. The run prior was a safely held sixth behind Bol over 1400m, so the big rise to 1700m is the obvious test. His only previous try around this trip produced no placing, but the last-start authority gives him a genuine minor-money profile.

Was fourth to Mia Stella at this track last start, but the beaten margin was over 12 lengths after leading. His previous run was also plain, finishing second last behind Up Shogun and beaten over 13 lengths. A good track-and-distance record and the return of Soichi Kato are positives, yet he has been beaten by several key rivals and has to find a much stronger finish.

Finished last behind Kawaten Max at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths at big odds after being in touch and offering little. He was also seventh behind Dona Guinea in 3yo+ A2 company the run prior, again well held and unwanted by the market. The class setup is kinder, but he is winless at this track and has shown too little lately to recommend.

Ran second to Mia Stella at this track over 2000m last start, beaten a neck after being heavily backed into very short odds-on territory. He had also been runner-up behind Dona Guinea in 3yo+ A2 company, leading and only being run down late. Beaten favourite is a small concern, but his record at this track and distance is excellent and he is clearly in the right form to win.

Has been beaten over 15 lengths and over 11 lengths in two runs this campaign, both at this track and both without a clear excuse. That makes the recent form hard to ignore. The counterpoint is his one win and one placing from three starts at this track and distance, along with a third-up setup. He profiles more as a place revival than a winning push.

Resumes after four months off following a third at his final run before a spell, beaten two and a half lengths by Meisho Taisetsu at this track after working home evenly. The run prior in 4yo+ COND company was plain, but his broader profile is strong, with 11 wins overall and an excellent record with Katsuto Maruno. Fresh fitness is the unknown, though he can run into the money.

Resumes after four months off after ending last preparation with a second-last finish behind Bent at this track, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. He had also been second last behind Mad Roulette two weeks earlier and failed to make ground. Two wins and four places from nine starts at this track and distance are positives, but recent form demands a major turnaround.

Was second last behind Mia Stella at this track first-up, beaten a long way after failing to make headway and unwanted in the market. His previous run before that was another heavy defeat behind Bent, beaten over 13 lengths. Weight relief and some prior 1700m placings help only slightly; on current evidence he has too much ground to make up on the main chances.

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing last behind Dona Guinea in 3yo+ A2 company at this track, beaten over 19 lengths after fading late. Two back she worked home into third behind Sept Couleurs, though still beaten six lengths. Her career record is strong and she has placed often at this track and distance, but she must rebound sharply from the latest run.

Won over 2000m at this track last start, beating Box Office by a neck after being an outside chance in betting. That built on a third behind Bol in 3yo+ A2 company, where he worked home evenly and was beaten four and a half lengths. The shorter trip presents some question, but he is fourth-up, has a strong rider-horse record and has already proven he can beat a key rival.