Back from a freshening with a better run two starts ago. Track-and-trip placings keep him in the place mix, but the latest was plain.

Back after over a year but was a C1 placegetter when last seen. Strong rider and trainer profile gives him a fresh place chance.

Made late ground here last start and has placed twice from three at this venue. Maiden record keeps him more place than win.

Resumes off two Funabashi fourths and owns a handy record at this track. Fresh profile gives him a clear winning case.

Freshened since a fair first-up fifth. Previous 2000m tries have not produced a placing, so she has to lift.

Late work last start was better, but she is still a maiden and unplaced at both runs around this distance. Others read stronger.

Last run was plain, but the Hanshin fifth two back reads well and she rates highly for this. Leading rider booking adds weight.

Won in C1C2 grade at Urawa last start and is already proven at the trip. Same rider stays on and he looks the one to beat.

Third-up with some place consistency, but recent margins are plain and 2000m is new territory. A lift is required.

Well held at both runs this campaign and now tries around 2000m for the first time. Hard to make a strong case.

Freshened since a heavy defeat here. The Funabashi fourth two back was better, but his track-and-trip record is a concern.

Freshened since a fair fifth here. Career record has substance, but recent form and the new 2000m task make it tough.

Freshened after a big-odds second here behind Tavanestan. Still winless, but that latest effort puts him in the place mix.