Back from five months and returns to a winning trip, but two heavy recent defeats leave him with a fair bit to find.

Resumes with a superb 900m record and Kenji Okamura back aboard. Latest form was below his best, but the setup is strong.

Back from two months after a strong favourite's win at Funabashi. Progressive campaign, race fit and the clear horse to beat.

Resumes with a strong track-and-distance record and only 52kg. Latest fifth had merit, but consistency is the query.

Freshened five weeks, but recent defeats at big odds read plainly. Others bring far stronger claims.

Back after three months with a strong track-and-distance record. Last-start second gives her solid place claims.

Freshened five weeks after a better second at this track, but the prior run was poor and the win record at the trip is thin.

Second-up and a past track-and-trip winner, but recent form is well below what is required.

Back after a month off a narrow favourite's win at this track. Proven at the track and trip and rates a major danger.

Back from six months with leading track stable and rider. Has placed often at this track and trip, though the win edge is missing.

Back from ten months, but his pre-break form was solid and the 900m record is strong. A genuine player if ready.

Second-up after running on for fourth at big odds. Honest track-and-trip place record, but winning looks harder.