Returns from five months off after a strong win at this track. The 2000m record is the query, but he has genuine place claims.

Back from a freshening with strong track figures, but two recent runs were plain and he has to find a much sharper finish.

Freshened since a last-start win and boasts a strong track-and-distance record. Solid place hope with winning claims.

Last-start Funabashi run offered little after a good position. Some track-and-distance grounding, but others look stronger.

Second-up after a heavy first-up defeat and winless in the past 12 months. Hard to recommend on recent evidence.

Improved into fourth last start and returns to a proven track-and-distance setup. Place claims look more realistic than a win call.

Recent form has tailed off sharply, including a heavy defeat two back. Current figures leave him with plenty to overcome.

Better suited back around 2000m and has rider familiarity, but the first-up margin was too large to ignore.

Resumes after two plain A2B1 runs and tries around 2000m for the first time. Has to improve sharply.

Freshened since a fair Kawasaki fifth, but his win two back and 2000m record read well. Strong rebound chance.

Strong venue record and a top rider partnership offset the 2000m query. Capable of turning recent closing efforts into a win.

Freshened since two heavy Funabashi defeats. Third-up and down in class help, but the recent margins are a real concern.

Two straight placings at this track, strong venue record and weight relief. Brings the right recent form and looks the one to beat.