Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing second last behind Amiens in a 3yo+ B9 at this track last start when beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. The start prior was similar, again second last and beaten over 13 lengths after being unwanted in the market. He has past track-and-distance wins, but current form is well below the level required.

Comes off a determined 3yo+ C1 win at this track, driving hard late to beat Toppi Go by half a length after being close to the top of an open market. That followed a sound third behind Kafuji Java, and his track-and-distance record of one win and three placings from five starts is a strong fit. With two wins and three placings from his past seven runs, he has the right profile to go on with it.

Was only fair to the line when fifth behind Amiens in a 3yo+ B9 at this track, beaten just over seven lengths after being near the top of betting. His previous run was far better, striding away to beat Kuromehyo by three lengths in a 3yo+ C3 at this venue. That win gives him a genuine place platform, but he has to reproduce it rather than his latest effort.

Has finished second at both runs this campaign, most recently behind Hunkster in a 3yo+ B1 at this track when beaten three lengths as favourite. He also worked home evenly behind Namura Fixer two back, so the form is reliable without yet producing a win. Four wins and six placings from 16 starts at this track and distance make him a major threat again.

Was beaten just under five lengths when fourth as favourite behind Surf Galaxy in a 3yo+ B9 at this track, which left a mark given the market expectation. Two back she tried hard after holding a narrow lead, finishing third behind Violenza in a 3yo+ B1. Her overall record is solid and she has won with Junki Mochizuki, but sharper finishing is required.

Finished last first-up at Kasamatsu in a 3yo+ B6, beaten just over seven lengths after being close enough but dropping out late. His previous run before that was ninth behind Star Wood Tail at this venue, beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds. He has placed often enough around 1500m, but recent performances leave him with plenty to find.

Has offered little at the past two runs, finishing last behind Amiens at this track last start when beaten over 15 lengths at big odds. Before that he finished a distant last behind Terevaka after giving away a big start and never entering the race. Minor track-and-distance placings sit well in the background, but the current evidence is very plain.

Produced a much better effort when fourth behind Sammaru Reve in a 3yo+ B1 at this track, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds after working home well. Two back he also made ground late, though the margin was wider behind Teruken Landler. His five wins and twelve placings from 51 starts at this track and distance give him a sturdy winning platform.

Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a narrow 3yo+ C2 win at Morioka Dirt, leading and holding on to beat T O Stade by half a length. He had earlier run third at Mizusawa, so the form pattern was sound. The query is 1500m, where he has had three previous tries around the trip without a placing, making him more a place hope fresh.

Was sent out an odds-on favourite at Kasamatsu last week but could only manage fourth behind Ziegfeld, beaten two lengths after failing to finish it off. Her prior fifth behind Surf Galaxy at this track was fair rather than strong, but she is a two-time track-and-distance winner and is race fit. She can run into a placing if she responds quickly.

Finished seventh behind Amiens in a 3yo+ B9 at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths after being handy enough but unable to finish off. The run prior was another well-held effort when eighth behind Miya Iguazu. He gets weight relief, yet a 96-start record with only three wins points to a difficult task against sharper rivals.

Comes off a disappointing last at Ohi, beaten over 12 lengths behind Philippine after settling prominently and weakening late. His previous run behind the same winner was far stronger, when beaten only a neck at big odds after leading and being run down late. A return to this track and distance, where he has one win and three placings from eight, keeps him in place calculations.