Back after a long break, but ended last campaign a B2 winner at this track. The 1650m record tempers confidence, though a place is within reach.

Beaten over 15 lengths last start and has struggled all season. Class drop helps slightly, but a sharp form turnaround is required.

Rock-solid profile with five wins and five placings from ten at this track and distance. Recent B2 form stacks up strongly.

Resumes with a track-and-distance win in the book, but his final two runs last campaign were plain. Place claims look the right level.

Resumes off consecutive placings, yet remains winless from 19 starts. Honest enough for exotics, but winning is the hurdle.

Third-up, proven at this track and distance, and closed off well last start. Brings the strongest winning profile and can peak now.

Kept grinding last start without threatening and was long odds again. Back to a winning distance, but others have sharper claims.

Third-up and back to a pet set-up, with two wins and a placing from three at this track and distance. Clear danger.

Out of form and beaten a long way at big odds last start. Unplaced in 19 runs over the past year, so he must find plenty.

Freshened since a distant last at Kawasaki after leading and dropping out. Has distance wins, but current form is poor.

Back after a long spell with consistent old form and a strong record with Kenji Okamura. Looks a realistic place hope fresh.

Resumes with strong track-distance history, but his last two runs were well below the mark. Improvement is essential.

Freshened after two poor Sapporo runs, but has won at the distance and gets Takayuki Yano. Place hope if he rebounds.

Poor first-up as favourite, but his track record is sound and the set-up is kinder now. Capable of a sharp second-up rebound.