Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Improved sharply at her second run this campaign, finishing third at this track when beaten three and a half lengths after travelling into it like a winning chance. That was a clear step up from her 13th in a 3yo Maiden over 1200m at Niigata Dirt, where she was at long odds and never in the picture. The 1500m record still carries a query, but third-up with a class drop and Seigo Tsukamoto aboard, she has the right profile to win this.

Has been well beaten at his past two starts at this venue, most recently second last behind Pushkar when beaten over 16 lengths and unwanted in the market. He was also last behind Gavarnie two back, with no late impression. The class drop offers some help, but an unplaced record from ten starts and no placing in six track-and-distance runs make this a tough assignment.

Finished fifth at this track last start but was beaten out of sight after tracking the speed and failing to finish off, which is hard to overlook given he was near the top of an open market. His previous fifth here was sounder, beaten six and a half lengths from generous odds. Fourth-up and back in grade gives him some scope, but he has a lot to find to threaten the better chances.

Recent form has tapered off, with a tenth at this track last start when beaten over 17 lengths after giving away a big start. She had been eighth the run prior, beaten five lengths and unwanted in the market, so there is no clear excuse to lean on. The winning rider returns and she has placed once at this track and distance, but the current form leaves her with a steep task.

Produced a strong rebound at this track last start, finishing third behind Bright Coconut and beaten two lengths after looming as a threat. That was a major improvement on her last in a 3yo Maiden at Kokura over 1800m, where she was big odds and weak late. She has placed at her only try at this distance and with Katsuto Maruno back aboard, the latest run gives her a genuine winning platform.

Led last start at this track but could only manage seventh behind Pushkar, beaten just over eight lengths after being near the top of betting. That was below the level of her third here two runs back, when beaten three and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. Hakusan Ring had her measure last time, so she profiles more as a place hope if she gets back to that earlier run.

Returns from a one-month freshening after a sound fifth at this track, beaten three lengths at big odds when picking up nicely in the straight. She had been safely held the run before, but she did beat Hakusan Ring in that latest meeting and has placed three times overall. The long maiden record tempers the winning case, yet her recent form is good enough to be around the placings.

Dropped out badly at this track last start, finishing last behind Win Prime and beaten over 15 lengths after sitting just off the leading division. That followed another last, this time well beaten by 27 lengths, so the current form is hard to support. She gets weight relief and a class drop, but being unplaced in six track-and-distance runs keeps the bar high.

Was ninth behind Pushkar at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. Her fourth two back still saw her beaten over 12 lengths, so the finishing position flattered the margin. With no placing from eight starts and Hakusan Ring having beaten her recently, she will have to lift sharply to be a factor.

Started near the top of betting last time but finished ninth behind Win Prime, beaten just over eight lengths after being unable to make ground. The run prior was weaker again, beaten over 15 lengths, so the market respect has not been matched by results of late. Her track-and-distance placing keeps her in minor calculations, but she has to turn recent form around.

Was well found in betting at Sonoda last start but finished eighth in a 3yo+ C2, beaten over 13 lengths after settling just off the lead. His previous third there was a placing, though the margin was still just over nine lengths. Third-up for a leading trainer and back in class keeps him in the discussion, but he looks more reliable for the exotics than as a win play.

Closed off strongly from an unpromising spot when sixth behind Pushkar at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths. The run prior was more complete, finishing third behind Kitano Taiki and beaten two and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. He has placed once from three at this track and distance and, despite the draw, brings enough recent substance to be a live winning chance.