Races ORP Nagoya - JAP

Led and stuck on for second last start after being near the top of betting. Win record is thin, but track-and-trip grounding gives her a place profile.

Two straight seconds, both beaten a length and a half, and three from three in the placings at this track and distance. Right in the winning mix.

Has a track-and-distance win, but the last-start seventh after settling well back leaves him with work to do against sharper recent form.

Freshened since a heavy defeat and the class drop helps, but her last run was too plain to make a strong case.

Freshened since a plain seventh, but her previous fourth as favourite reads better. Still winless, so place claims look the safer angle.

Dominant three-length track-and-distance winner last start, with the winning rider back. That performance gives him the strongest winning case.

Freshened since a heavy last-start defeat. The prior second gives a small counterpoint, but she must lift sharply.

Track-and-distance winner, but recent margins and market weakness are against him. A sharper closing effort is required.

Did make some late ground last start, but was still well beaten. The prior second keeps her in minor calculations only.

Freshened after a below-par sixth, but her prior three-length win and strong track-and-distance record keep her a major danger.

Last start was poor, but the previous third was solid and the winning rider returns. Place hopes if she rebounds.