Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second last over 1200m at this track, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds after conceding a huge start. The run prior was a fourth in 3yo+ C3, but he did not quicken there either. Steps back to around 1500m, where 14 attempts have produced only one placing, so a sharp form turnaround is required.

Returns from a five-week break with recent form reading poorly, beaten just under seven lengths when seventh at this track after settling a long way back. He was also seventh here the run prior at big odds, and has gone unplaced in all 13 starts over the past 12 months. With no placings from 11 tries around 1500m, others have far stronger credentials.

Worked home fairly from well back when seventh at Kawasaki last start, beaten just over eight lengths after being near the top of an open market. His third to Afro Gal two back reads better, and his broader 1500m record is solid with three wins and three placings from 20 attempts. Two wins with Ryo Novata is another positive, and he has enough depth to be a serious winning threat.

Returns from a four-month spell after ending last campaign with a dominant 3yo+ C2C3 win at Kawasaki, scoring by eight lengths from Final Wonder when near the top of betting. His previous run at this venue was plain, but his overall record around 1500m is reliable with a win and five placings from nine starts. That gives him a genuine place profile fresh.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing sixth at this track, beaten just under six lengths, but he did make late ground from an unlikely position. Two back he was well beaten at big odds, so the winning case is not compelling. His record at this track and distance is the reason to respect him, with two wins and nine placings from 21 starts keeping him in the minor-money mix.

Recent form is difficult to support after a ninth at Kawasaki, beaten over 18 lengths, where he sat just off the leaders before dropping out. He was also ninth at this track two back after leading and fading badly. Two wins from five at this track and distance are noted, but current form leaves him with a major task.

Returns from a five-week freshening in excellent order, having run second at this track in her past two starts. She closed strongly behind Satono Oriental last time when near the top of betting, following a narrow second to Jesco from an outsider's quote. Her track-and-distance record is first-rate, Nakano Kazuma knows her well, and she has the strongest winning profile in the race.

Third-up now after a sixth at Kawasaki where he was beaten seven and a half lengths and did not quicken. His first run back had more merit when fifth after picking up nicely, and he did finish ahead of Heavenly Goal last time. The lack of a placing in five starts over the past year tempers confidence, but his 1500m record gives him some place appeal.

Comes in on a one-week back-up after finishing fifth at Urawa, beaten just over five lengths when working home evenly. Her previous fourth there was similar, tracking the speed before failing to finish it off. She has won four times overall and is proven at 1500m, but being unplaced in seven starts this season points to an each-way chance at best.

Returns from a four-month spell after a strong Kawasaki second, beaten only half a length by Filigrane when near the top of an open market. That followed a narrow Urawa win over Givre at long odds, so his limited recent form has real substance. He has a win from three around 1500m and combines well with Ryoya Sawada, giving him a strong fresh winning case.

Finished a distant last in a 3yo+ C2C3 over 2000m at Kawasaki last start after giving away a big start and never threatening. His previous run was little better, beaten over 17 lengths after offering nothing late. Past 1500m wins are some consolation, but he has to rediscover a great deal to trouble these.

Returns from a five-week freshening after a closing fourth at this track, beaten just over five lengths behind Satono Oriental at long odds. That was better than his prior fifth over 1800m, where he was sent out favourite but failed to go on with it. Three wins around 1500m and a good record with Tsubasa Sasagawa make him a realistic place chance despite the wide draw.