Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Proven at 1600m, but two heavy Urawa defeats at big odds make this a sharp form turnaround assignment.

Third-up with weight relief and a good jockey record. Has to bridge the gap on G T Pharaoh, but a placing is within reach.

Resumes after six months with ordinary ALLOW form to turn around, but his 1600m record and Sasagawa booking make him a live chance.

Back from five weeks and does have a track-and-distance win, but recent defeats have been too heavy to recommend strongly.

Freshened five weeks after leading and fading late here. Third-up and back with Yuki Yamanaka, but the win record at this trip is thin.

Back after five weeks, but recent runs were heavy defeats at long odds. Hard to make a case despite some old track form.

Last start was plain, but his track-and-distance record is excellent and the class setup looks kinder. Solid place profile.

Closed off well at Kawasaki and has placed often enough around this track and distance. Better suited as a place chance.

Freshened five weeks after a heavy defeat here. Distance record is poor and recent form leaves him looking up against it.

Freshened since another close placing here. Strong career record and Honda aboard keep him right in the exotics.

Freshened five weeks after making it eight straight. Perfect at this track and distance, perfect with Yano, and clearly the one to beat.

Resumes after three months off a dominant win here. Strong track-distance and Mikamoto records make him a real danger.