Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing 12th in a 3yo+ Open over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt, beaten just over seven lengths after being unable to make ground. His previous run at Hanshin Dirt was similar, but both came in Open company and he now comes back to a trip where he has two wins and two placings from 11 attempts. The recent form has been plain, yet the class drop gives him a strong platform to rebound.

Resumed in winning style at Kawasaki, scoring by two lengths in a 3yo+ COND and beating Aigle Noir with market confidence behind him. That was a sharp response after a well-beaten seventh before the break, and his record at this distance is a major asset with two wins from three starts. With Wada Joji back aboard and a strong seasonal profile, he has clear winning claims again.

Returns from a five-week freshening after a poor eighth at this track over 1800m, beaten over 11 lengths when unable to finish the race off. He had also been safely held at Ohi two back, but his overall record is much better than those two runs and he is proven around 1600m. The weight relief and distance profile help, though he profiles more as a place hope than a winning anchor.

Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with an eighth in a 3yo+ A2 at this venue, beaten just over eight lengths after giving away a start. The run before that was much worse over 2400m, so his recent form is hard to trust. The counter is a strong local profile, including four wins from eight starts at this track and a proven 1600m record, which keeps him in the minor mix fresh.

Finished sixth behind Arms Reign at Kawasaki last start, beaten seven and a half lengths in a 3yo+ COND, after being beaten over 13 lengths there the run prior. That leaves him with a fair margin to turn around on key rivals. His record at this track and distance is excellent, but recent efforts have not matched that historical strength and he must lift sharply.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth at this track over 1800m, beaten over 12 lengths when never in the picture. The start prior was more encouraging in a small field, where he picked up nicely and was beaten five lengths behind Hero Call. He has a strong overall record and is proven at the trip, so a cleaner finish can put him into the placings.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh at this track over 1800m, beaten just under ten lengths after having too much ground to make up. His previous second behind Hero Call was far better, beaten half a length in a small field when well found in betting. That run gives him some hope, but he has to recapture it to trouble the stronger chances.

Returns from a two-month freshening after a strong second at Morioka, beaten a neck by Shimbo in a 3yo+ COND after tracking the speed. That followed a good third at Urawa when he finished strongly from big odds, so his current form reads well. The win record around 1600m is the query, but Tsubasa Sasagawa has a strong association with him and the recent consistency makes him a live winning chance.

Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at Ohi over 2000m, where he dropped out and was well held at long odds. He had also been beaten out of sight at Kanazawa at his previous start, so the form on offer is hard to support. His broader record at 1600m and this venue is respectable, but he has plenty to prove first-up.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh at this track over 2200m, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds. Two back he was beaten a long way behind Sehr Schnell, so the recent evidence is clearly below the required mark. Weight relief and race fitness are positives, but he has been unplaced in all eight starts in the past 12 months and must find far more.

Improved sharply second-up at Kawasaki when runner-up to Arms Reign, beaten two lengths after being sent out favourite. That was a better effort than his fifth at Ohi two runs back, where he was unwanted in betting and beaten seven and a half lengths. He now reaches the third run of the campaign with a proven 1600m record, and another step forward puts him right in the winning discussion.

Returns from a three-month spell after finishing ninth at Kawasaki, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds, though he kept working home without ever looking a winning hope. His prior fifth was more respectable, beaten just under four lengths, but he still failed to quicken. The 1600m record is strong on paper, yet recent-season form leaves him with a sizable task fresh.

Returns from a four-month break after being beaten out of sight at this venue, finishing ninth behind Gulden Draak when unable to make any impression. The run before was another heavy defeat over 2200m, and he has been unplaced in all 14 starts in the past 12 months. Even with past track-and-trip credentials, the current form is very hard to recommend.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fourth at Ohi, beaten just under two lengths in a 3yo+ A2B1 when only fair late. He was more forceful two back, leading in a 3yo+ A2 before being run down late by Idea Igosso. The 1600m win record is the sticking point, but his current campaign form is solid enough to give him genuine placing claims.