Returns after two months off two heavy Ohi defeats. Class relief helps, but recent C1 form leaves plenty to turn around.

Resumes after three months. Last Sapporo Dirt run had some late merit, and she gets a better chance to show up fresh.

Recent ninths make the task difficult. Has some 1500m place form, but the winless record keeps her hard to recommend.

Quick back-up suits after fading as favourite at Urawa. Stable profile is strong, but she has to finish off better.

Back after six months with a proven 1500m record. Last campaign ended plainly, so he profiles more as a place hope.

Resumes with three wins from four at this track and distance and just 51kg. Best profile in the race and the one to beat.

Back from a spell with one win and three places from five starts. Proven at this track and distance and looks a major danger.

Third-up with Tatsuya Yamaguchi back, a rider with two wins on him. Track-and-distance form keeps him in the place mix.

Returns after five weeks with weight relief, but recent eighths and a maiden record point to an outside place scenario.

Had her chance at Urawa and found little. Distance placings give minor support, but others bring stronger recent form.

Close third at this venue two back and fair again at Urawa. Win record is modest, but recent form gives her place claims.