Races CRM Nagoya - JAP

Barrier 1 and the top-ranked track jockey are strong positives. Last start was plain, but his track-distance placings keep him right in play.

Well beaten at big odds at her past two. The long maiden record makes this a difficult assignment.

Class drop helps, but two heavy defeats in a row are hard to overlook. A sharp turnaround is required.

Recent margins are against her, despite some past placings over this track and trip. Others bring stronger form.

Last-start third was the best recent form in this field, and she fought on well after sitting close. A maiden, but clearly the one to beat.

Light weight is the attraction, but recent runs have been plain and she is yet to place from nine starts.

Track-and-distance winner, but the latest two runs were heavy defeats. Hard to support until the form turns.

Track-and-distance winner with the winning rider back. Last start was below par, but the fourth two back reads well enough for a place.

Favourite flop last time and the win record is modest. Class drop gives some hope, but she must lift sharply.

Last-start C2 winner who powered over them as an odds-on favourite. Wide draw asks a question, but the form makes her a strong danger.

Second-up and proven at this track and distance. Last run was only fair, but her course profile keeps her in place calculations.

Has a track-and-distance win, but recent margins leave him with work to do. Place claims look more realistic.