Back after five months with track-and-trip form in the book, but recent efforts behind Mountain Laurel and Opinion Leader leave him with plenty to find.

Better suited back around 2100m, where she has three wins, and gets weight relief. Recent form is plain, so place claims look the right level.

Freshened since a fair Funabashi seventh and owns a solid place profile overall. Winning edge is lacking, but he can run into the minors.

Resumes after five months off a track win and brings a strong 15-start career record. Freshness is the query, but he has clear place appeal.

Second-up, but the Urawa return was well held at long odds. Has minor 2100m form, yet recent figures are hard to recommend.

Strong second-up profile after a narrow Urawa second, with five wins around 2100m and a fine record for Takayuki Yano. Major player.

Caught the eye late at Urawa and has a strong record at this track. Winning may be tougher, but he is well in the place mix.

Back after five months with a 22-win record and proven track-and-trip form. The Mizusawa failure was poor, but his best is good enough.

Weight relief and past track-and-trip form are positives, but recent A2 and B1 efforts have been well short of what is required.

Back after two months and returns to a track-and-distance record of two wins and one place from four. Recent form is the obvious concern.

Freshened since a fair Funabashi eighth, but the run prior was a heavy defeat. Recent form leaves him with a difficult task.

Resumes after three months with two straight wins at this track and a perfect record for Norifumi Mikamoto. The trip is a query, but he is the one to beat.