Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Was safely held as a well-fancied runner over 920m at this track last start, finishing seventh behind Taisei Forte after settling well back and only making minor late ground. Her third behind Sembi Toryo the run prior was more encouraging, and she has already won at around 1500m. With Tomomori Syotaro back aboard and the class drop in her favour, she profiles as a place hope rather than a clear winning threat.

Improved to finish fifth behind Informant over 2000m at this venue last start, beaten just under four lengths despite being unwanted in the market. That was a better effort than her well-held ninth behind Sodachizakari, and coming back to 1500m is supported by her long record at the distance. She still has a modest winning strike-rate, but can be around the minor money on that latest run.

Was last first-up at this track, beaten over 15 lengths behind Hunkster after coming under pressure late. Her fourth behind Hakusan Flash before the break was sound enough, but that came off a much better showing and she now has to rebound sharply second-up. The track-and-distance record offers some hope, yet her latest effort leaves a sizeable gap to bridge.

Lifted strongly when third behind Informant over 2000m at this venue last start, beaten just over a length after tracking the speed and working home evenly. He had been safely held over 920m two back, so the latest run reads as a clear return to form. Back to 1500m, where he has plenty of experience, and with Tsutsui Yusuke retaining the ride, he has a genuine winning case.

Went within half a length of winning at this track last start, just missing behind Seisui Million after being well found in betting. He had disappointed as favourite in 3yo+ C3 company two back, and Kuromehyo has the recent head-to-head, but his broader record is strong with two wins and five placings from twelve starts. Proven at this track and distance, he looks well placed to go one better.

Finished sixth behind Hunkster at this venue last start, beaten just over six lengths after sitting just off the pace and only battling home. The run prior was a distant fourth behind Sodachizakari, beaten over 14 lengths, so the recent form lacks sharpness. A class drop gives some assistance, but she has been unplaced in all five starts across the past 12 months.

Has finished eighth at her past two starts, most recently beaten eight lengths behind Sammaru Reve after settling back and making no late impression. She was better fancied the run prior but again finished midfield, so the market confidence has not translated into performance. Her 1500m record includes placings, but she will have to find a much stronger finish to threaten.

Continued a consistent campaign when third behind Bellagio Channel over 1700m at this track, holding a narrow lead before being beaten six lengths. Her second behind Swing Boy two back was another solid placing, and she had already beaten Toppi Go at this venue about three weeks ago. With a strong 1500m record and Seigo Tsukamoto aboard, she remains a serious winning chance.

Produced a better run when fourth behind Informant over 2000m here last start, beaten three and a half lengths after looming but not quite going on with it. That was a clear improvement on her distant sixth behind Sodachizakari. The return to 1500m is important, as she has five wins and two placings from twelve attempts at this track and distance, making her a solid place chance.

Remains hard to support on recent evidence after finishing eighth behind Hunkster at this venue, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market. She was also second last behind Hakusan Mignon two back after failing to quicken. While her overall career record shows ability, being unplaced in all nine starts at this track and distance is a major concern.

Was safely held when seventh behind Hunkster last start, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds after failing to finish it off. His previous sixth behind Hakusan Mignon was more competitive, beaten just under four lengths, and the class drop plus a returning winning rider give him some support. He shapes as a minor-money hope if he can recapture that better run.

Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing second last behind Hunkster last start after settling back and making no impression. He was last behind Hakusan Mignon two back, beaten over 11 lengths after weakening from a position close enough to challenge. Past track-and-distance form is respectable, but his current form leaves him with plenty to find.