Has struggled to make an impact in two recent Kawasaki runs over 900m, finishing eighth then tenth while unwanted in the market on both occasions. He made some late ground last start behind Decepticon but was still beaten just over six lengths and never threatened. The rise back to 1200m is also no obvious plus, with two previous tries around the trip for no result, so a sharp lift is required.

Returns from a five-week let-up in consistent form after two thirds at this track, each beaten just under two lengths and both when near the top of betting. He closed from a hopeless spot behind Io Ray last time and has a reliable 1200m profile here, with one win and four placings from eight starts at this track and distance. That blend of current form and venue record gives him a strong winning case.

Led at Kawasaki last start over 900m and was only overrun late when fourth, beaten a length and a half at generous odds. She had gone close at this venue two back in a 3yo+ C3 over 1000m, leading and just missing behind Dekopin. Back around 1200m she does have a win and a placing from five attempts, so she is honest enough to hold minor claims rather than looking a clear winning threat.

Returns from a five-week let-up after an eighth at this track behind Io Ray, beaten just over seven lengths when big odds and unable to make any impression from well back. The run prior was only fair through the line when sixth behind Just Kingdom. Her broader record is sound, with four wins from 18 starts and two wins in the past 12 months, but she has to rebound to be a genuine factor.

Returns from a five-month spell after ending last campaign with a well-supported win at this track, beating Keep Adorable by a length and finishing strongly through the line. She was beaten as an odds-on favourite two back, but still made late ground, and her one win and one placing from three starts at this track and distance reads well. With Masashige Honda back on, she profiles as a serious fresh chance.

Returns from a five-week let-up at the right stage of her campaign after closing strongly for second at this track, beaten just under a length by Attract Run at long odds. She had also picked up well when fourth here two back, and her four wins and nine placings from 24 starts at this track and distance give her the most reliable profile in the race. Third-up, she looks the one they have to beat.

Returns from a five-month spell after finishing last campaign with a sixth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths behind Last Shot when big odds. Her previous run was a plain seventh, beaten just over eight lengths after settling well back and failing to make ground. The class drop is some help, but she is unplaced from six starts at this track and distance, leaving plenty to prove fresh.

Worked home from an impossible position for fourth at Kawasaki over 1400m last start, but was still beaten just over six lengths and unwanted in the market. That followed a ninth at this venue behind Attract Run, beaten just under ten lengths. She has placed twice from 11 starts around 1200m, yet remains winless from 27 career runs, so this looks a tough task despite the class relief.

Returns from a four-month spell after a fifth at this track, beaten just over five lengths behind Odenta when big odds and never a winning chance despite working home fairly. She had earlier beaten Bella Vittoria at this venue at generous odds, and also beat World Crisis earlier in that campaign. Even so, her current rating demands caution and she resumes needing to recapture that winning run.

Returns from a three-month spell after stringing together two 3yo+ C3 wins, most recently leading at Urawa over 1400m and beating Swift Mary by just under a length. He had scored at this venue the start before, arriving late as favourite to beat Fruits Parfait. His 1200m record is strong enough, with four wins and eight placings from 20 attempts, and he can run well fresh if ready.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth at this track behind Attract Run, beaten just over six lengths when expected to run well in the market. He had won a 3yo+ C3 here the start before, tracking the speed and beating Marino Theresia by just under a length. The record with Haruto Nakayama is encouraging, but he has to turn the tables on S K Cat for a bigger result.

Returns from a five-week let-up after a disappointing tenth at this track behind Io Ray, beaten eight and a half lengths after settling just off the lead at big odds. She had won a 3yo+ C3 here two back by two and a half lengths, but that came when unwanted in the market and the overall record is modest, with three wins from 62 starts. She has to find that lower-grade form again.