Agnes Liberty

Last win in early 2018. Has come close to finishing in money on several occasions but 2000m is a stretch. But, returning after 3.5-month off, age, marks against him.

Ailes Brave

Both wins over Hanshin 2000m, including last out on 14 March. Course suits. Early speed. Improvement expected. Promising but needs right trip.

Hiruno Dakar

Big 5-year-old finishes consistently in or close to the money. Is 8-2 in two Hanshin runs this year. Best results over 1800m recently, but could easily make top three. Looking good in work.

Le Lien

Five finishes in top three. Is primed with 14 March run over Hanshin 1800m following 4.5-month layoff. Finished 7th with 44lbs gain. Has maintained condition. Improvement expected.

Lily Montreux

Finished in last place here last year. Has failed to make money in last 11 starts since summer of 2019. Finished 11th last out 20 March after layoff. Not promising.

Nihonpiro Scuro

4-year-old gelding raced regularly since December 2020. Last 4 starts were 6-2-1-4, all over 1800m. First time at distance. Has yet to make money in recent 4 starts at Hanshin, including last raced 14 March. Could do well with right trip.  

Sainte Rose

Big Ritto-based filly with only 3 starts. Won easily last out 6 Feb over Chukyo 2000m returning from 5-month layoff. First time at Hanshin, but is 1-7 racing to right. 121lbs lightest of field but her highest yet. Brilliant turn of foot.

Vent Vert City

Miho-based gelding with 3 finishes in top three in career 25 starts. Has failed to make money in 9 starts since last win. Ran fourth over Nakayama 2000m last out 20 March. First time at Hanshin. Could surprise with right trip.

Victor Barows

Colt with 5 of 8 starts in money. Raced primarily to left but is 7-4 at Nakayama. Returning from 3-month layoff, but trackwork lacking. Could do well amid this lineup.