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.

Has been well beaten at both recent starts, finishing eighth over 2000m at this track last time after giving away too much ground and never threatening. The start prior was no better when beaten over 15 lengths at long odds. His track-and-distance record offers some consolation, and Katsuki Niwa knows him well, but the current form leaves him with a lot to turn around.

Resumes after three months off following a solid second at this track, where she fought on in a 3yo+ C3 and was beaten two lengths by Jeanie. She had earlier run fourth in a 3yo+ COND after settling rearward. The place record at this track and distance is respectable, but she remains a 27-start maiden and has to convert consistency into a winning performance.

Comes off two very plain runs at this venue, finishing second last over 1700m last start when beaten over 14 lengths after settling a long way back. She was last the run prior and well beaten after being unwanted in the market. Previous wins around 1500m are noted, but she is unplaced from four starts at this track and recent form is hard to recommend.

Was fifth over 1700m at this track last start, beaten eight lengths after having her chance just behind the leaders. Her previous third in a 3yo+ C3 was more encouraging, though that also came at long odds and she was still beaten four and a half lengths. She has won at this track and distance, but recent efforts suggest others bring stronger claims.

Improved on a poor 920m run when fourth over 1700m at this track last start, though she was beaten seven and a half lengths after sitting close enough to be a factor. The return to 1500m is more suitable on her broader record, and the weight relief helps her place case. Winning her looks a stretch, but she can hold a spot if she sustains the run.

Resumes after three months off with an outstanding record, having won four of five and never missed a placing. He ended last campaign by winning a 3yo+ C5 at this track as a dominant odds-on favourite, beating My Love Yukichan, after scoring by three lengths from Kitano Shoryu two back. Four wins from four around 1500m make him a major winning threat fresh.

Recent results are well short of his better form, with a second-last finish over 2000m last start when beaten over 17 lengths by Informant after giving away a big start. He was also safely held at long odds two back. The return to 1500m and a prior track-and-distance win keep him in the place mix, but he has to find a much stronger finish.

Has returned in winning form, making it two from two this campaign when scoring in a 3yo+ C3 at this track as favourite. She had won by two lengths the start prior as an odds-on chance, so the market has been right with her. Third-up, with three wins and seven placings from 15 starts and a strong 1500m profile, she brings the best current form and looks the one to beat.

Was close enough to show more over 2000m at this track last start but faded out to finish seventh, beaten over 12 lengths by Informant. His fifth two back behind Namura Fixer was only fair, and he has been unplaced in five starts on good tracks. A return to 1500m is some help, but he will have to finish off far better to trouble the main chances.

Produced a sharp turnaround when winning a 3yo+ C8 at this track last start, sitting handy and just edging out Shine Monolith at long odds. That followed a distant tenth behind Bomboniere, so the improvement came from a low base. He has two wins at this track and distance and gets weight relief, which keeps him in the minor-money conversation.

Worked home well for second over 1700m at this track last start, beaten four lengths by Bellagio Channel as an outside chance in betting. His prior eighth was not poor on margin, only four and a half lengths from K's Hermy, but he has found winning difficult with just two victories from 27 starts. Reliable enough for a placing, yet the win case is less compelling.

Has been highly consistent without quite putting the race away, finishing third at this track last start after starting odds-on favourite and lacking the dash to trouble Seisui Million. She was also runner-up in a 3yo+ C4 two back as favourite. Her record at this track and distance is excellent, with two wins and three placings from five, so she remains a strong winning chance.

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.

Settled a long way back and was eighth at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths behind Pushkar after being sent around at big odds. The run prior had more merit through the line despite a sixth beaten over 12 lengths, but the overall profile remains thin. With no placings from six tries around 1500m, he must find a sharper finish to get involved.

Went backwards last start when seventh at this track, beaten over 15 lengths by Jacky Barows and unwanted in the market. Her previous fourth behind Seisui Carmen was sounder, albeit still beaten six lengths at long odds. Fourth-up fitness and the class drop give her a place angle, but her winless record at this track and distance keeps the ceiling modest.

Led narrowly before being swamped and finished a distant last behind Ho O Wise at this venue, continuing a plain run of form. He had also been beaten over 18 lengths when eighth behind Misty Purple the start before. The weight relief and class drop are useful only in a limited sense, as he remains unplaced from ten starts and must lift sharply.

Was below her best when eighth behind Fruits Baby at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after sitting just off the pace and failing to challenge. The better guide may be her previous sixth, beaten four and a half lengths behind Meisho Valkyrja when respected in an open market. With a track-and-distance placing and the winning rider back, she can rebound strongly.

Improved neatly when third behind Sweet Laki at this track last start, beaten four lengths after working home evenly and being near the top of betting. That was a clear step forward from his previous seventh when he tracked the speed but failed to quicken. Fourth-up now, with a prior placing at this track and distance, he has the right platform to go close.