Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Comes off the right last-start platform, having won by half a length in a 3yo+ COND at this track after finishing strongly at generous odds. The start prior was less convincing when fourth behind Sammaru Reve after tiring from a commanding lead, but he is a proven track-and-trip performer and draws to use his natural speed. With Abe Mototsugu back aboard, he sets the standard among the main hopes.

Held the lead last start in a 3yo+ B6 at this venue but was swamped late and finished fifth, beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds. Her previous fourth behind Hakusan Mignon reads better, beaten just under three lengths when near the top of betting. She can settle handy from the inside draw, but the winning strike-rate is thin and she appeals more as a place chance.

Improved sharply last start when third behind Hunkster in a 3yo+ B1 at this track, beaten just over three lengths after settling rearward at long odds. That was a clear lift on the prior fifth behind Sodachizakari, where she was beaten over 14 lengths. Her two wins and one placing from five starts at this track and distance give her a firm base, and she has the profile to press hard again.

Has been well below her better form this campaign, finishing second last behind Sammaru Reve in a 3yo+ B1 here last start after giving away a big start and never threatening. She was also safely held sixth behind Teruken Landler two back, beaten over 11 lengths. Her track-and-distance record is sound, but recent efforts leave her with plenty to turn around.

Went close over 2000m at this track last start, working home evenly when second to Informant and beaten a neck at big odds. The concern is that his 1500m profile is far less persuasive, including being unplaced in all four starts at this track and distance, and he was also beaten by Argo Filho here about a month ago. A repeat of the latest run makes him competitive, but the setup is not as clean.

Finished last behind Sammaru Reve at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths in a 3yo+ B1 after being weak through the line. His previous fifth behind Hakusan Mignon was more respectable, beaten just over three lengths, but both runs came at long odds and there was no clear excuse most recently. The course-and-distance familiarity helps, yet current form points to others.

Was unable to build on his good win when sixth behind Sammaru Reve in a 3yo+ B1 here last start, beaten just over seven lengths after offering little late. The prior run showed his better level, scoring by three lengths from Pomme D'Or in a 3yo+ C4 at this track. His record with Masaaki Ohata is solid, and a return to that winning effort puts him in the place mix.

Recent runs make it hard to be positive, with a ninth behind Sammaru Reve last start after being miles back and unable to make an impression. She was also last behind Teruken Landler two back and finished well held at long odds. Her overall record shows past wins, but she is unplaced in all ten starts this season and must find a much sharper finish to trouble these.

Returns from a three-month break with a strong historical profile for this assignment, having won four of six starts around 1500m and three of five at this track. He ended last campaign with a seventh behind Ox's Eye at Fukushima after being overrun, following an 11th behind Deep King at Tokyo, both at long odds. The recent form reads plainly, but his local record and Sachio Yamada partnership make him a major threat fresh.

Worked into a better result last start when fifth behind Sammaru Reve in a 3yo+ B1 at this track, beaten three and a half lengths after settling rearward. That was a clear improvement on the prior eighth behind Teruken Landler, where he was beaten over 11 lengths. He is more a reliable minor-money type than a prolific winner, but the latest effort gives him place claims.

Ran fourth behind Hunkster at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths after travelling as though she could threaten before coming up short. That followed a distant third behind Sodachizakari, beaten nine lengths at long odds. She has a workable record at this track and distance, but the Argo Filho formline has gone against her lately and she still has to lift.

Was safely held behind Sammaru Reve last start, finishing seventh in a 3yo+ B1 at this venue and beaten seven and a half lengths after never looking likely. Her run prior was much stronger, closing well for third behind Hakusan Mignon and beaten just under two lengths. The light weight is a positive and she has ratings support, but she profiles as a place hope unless she recaptures that two-back effort.