Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Four straight wins and Wada Joji is unbeaten on him. The 1800m record is the query, but his current form is hard to knock.

Back after six months with strong track figures and a prior 1800m placing. Freshness is the main question for the place hopes.

Forgive only so much of the Ohi flop, but the prior B1B2 win at Urawa reads well. Weight relief keeps him in the winning mix.

Led and was only grabbed late at Urawa. Has won at this track and that latest effort makes him a strong danger.

Back from two months off. Has 1800m credentials, but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

Poor first-up at Ohi, but has placed often around 1800m and gets Masashige Honda. Place chance only if he rebounds.

Third-up and down in grade, but recent runs have been poor and he is unplaced at 1800m.

Freshened after a narrow odds-on win at this track. Strong venue record, but the first attempt around 1800m is the test.

Resumes after five months. The prior Ohi win was sound, but the last run was plain and he has to return sharper.

Freshened since a beaten-favourite run at Mombetsu, but the career profile, weight relief and strong stable make him the one to beat.

Back from two months off with a track-and-trip win in the book, but recent form has not been strong enough.

Freshened after failing to finish, but had won at Kawasaki the run before. First try around 1800m keeps him risky.

Last start was poor, but the 1800m record is strong and the Kawasaki second two back keeps him a place hope.

Freshened since failing as favourite at this track. The Rickey's Luck second helps, but a place looks the safer aim.