Races ORM Kawasaki - JAP

Back after five weeks and rarely runs poorly at this venue. Narrowly beaten as favourite last time and remains a strong winning chance.

Returns off a solid fourth to Der Sturm and is far better suited at 1600m, where his overall record is strong. Major player.

Back after more than a year. Has some track-and-distance substance, but the last campaign ended with heavy defeats.

Well beaten at Funabashi last time with no clear excuse. Track-and-distance placings help only a little.

Freshened since a fair fourth and now third-up. His late-closing third two back keeps him in the place conversation.

Back after five weeks following a sharp last-start win at this track. Proven at this track and trip and clearly the one to beat.

Freshened since a plain run behind Der Sturm. Track-and-distance wins give him a place angle, but recent form is weak.

Returns off a three-length B2 win at this track and beat Der Sturm there. A genuine danger if that form holds up.

Back after five weeks. The second two runs ago was sound, but the latest heavy defeat is hard to ignore.

Resumes after four months. Proven around 1600m, but the past 12 months have produced no placings from ten runs.

First-up after four months with solid track-and-trip credentials. Recent win strike-rate keeps him to the fringes.