Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Made some ground late at Kawasaki, but the track record is poor and recent margins leave him with a fair bit to find.

Recent efforts have been well below the mark, despite the light weight. Hard to recommend on current form.

Has a 1000m win to his name, but recent runs have lacked the finish required to worry the main hopes.

Last-start second at Urawa was encouraging and she has placed three times around 1000m. Solid top-three claims.

Track win sits in the background, but two heavy defeats and a new 1000m task make this a tough assignment.

Back after eight months, but won at his only start at this track and owns a sharp overall record. Major chance fresh.

Freshened since a solid second here and boasts three wins, five places from nine at this track and distance. Strong claims.

Good overall record at this track and latest Urawa run had merit, but her 1000m record keeps her to place calculations.

Back after six months with a prior 1000m win and strong career record, but recent form leaves the win case guarded.

Freshened since a narrow first-up defeat as odds-on favourite. His 1000m record is outstanding and he can bounce back.

Beaten big margins at the past two and still a maiden. The new 1000m task does not make the case easier.

Back after five months unbeaten from two starts at this track, including a long-way win. New 1000m test, but she is the one to beat.

Last-start Urawa win was genuine, but his record at this track is the query. More a place hope than a clear top pick.

Freshened, but recent defeats have been heavy and she remains winless from 20 starts. Hard to make a case.