Races ORM Tokyo City Keiba - JAP

Recent fifth was an improvement, but he was unwanted in betting and remains unplaced at this track and distance. Others appeal more.

Back from four months after two honest 1400m placings at this track. New to 1200m, but the low draw keeps him in the mix.

Second-up after a heavy first-up defeat. Has placed at this track and distance, but recent figures are short of the mark.

Lightly weighted, but recent runs have been well below this and she is unplaced in eight starts across the past year.

Back from a six-month break with Takayuki Yano booked. Prior form was plain, but the rider switch keeps a place chance alive.

Track-and-distance placings give him some appeal, but last start was plain and he is still chasing a first win.

Strong recent form with a huge Kanazawa win before a close third as odds-on favourite. The 1200m record is the query, but she rates highly.

Resumes after a Kasamatsu second and has some claims, but no placings from seven tries at 1200m makes the win case harder.

Three wins this season and an A2 placing give him the best form base. New to 1200m, but he has the quality to take this out.

Last start was flat, but the Funabashi third two back and 51kg give her a genuine place angle if she improves.

Winless from 23 and beaten a long way at recent runs. Hard to make a case against stronger profiles.

Won by six lengths on debut at this track and distance with plenty in hand. Same rider stays aboard and he can go right on with it.

Improved to sixth last start, but he was still well beaten and unwanted in betting. Minor hope only if he lifts again.