Narrowly beaten at Urawa last start and Ryo Novata has won three times on him. The 1600m record is solid enough for a strong winning case.

Recent sixth was not poor, but 15 starts without a win is hard to overlook. Minor place hope at best.

Back after five weeks with a strong rider record and track-and-trip win, but recent margins keep him to place calculations.

Resumes after six months with a perfect top-two record at this track. First try at 1600m is the query, but the talent is clear.

Beaten over 13 lengths at both recent runs, including as favourite two back. Has to find a sharp turnaround.

Resumes with poor recent figures, but her 1600m record and strong rider combination keep her in the place mix.

Resumes from Chukyo Dirt Mdn form and rates highly off the last 12 months. Still a maiden, but this looks his best chance to break through.

Latest fifth was sound enough, and he has won at this track and distance, but recent form still leaves him chasing.

Freshened since a plain sixth, but the previous second here and his track-and-distance record keep him in the mix for a placing.

Two recent fifths give her a place base, but the track-and-distance record is a clear knock against a winning case.

Strong C2 winner two back and gets weight relief, but last start was poor. Each-way only if she rebounds.

Back from ten months off after two heavy defeats. Light weight helps, but others bring far stronger race form.

Third here two back was encouraging, but last start was well held. Place only if he finds that better run again.

Freshened since a fair fourth and already a winner at this track and distance. Strong claims if he repeats the C2 win two back.