Apollo Bibi

With his all 6 wins at this stage, and finished 1.5L 5th in the latest open-class handicap at this stage as well. He looks the runner to beat.

Copano Mercury

4 time winner between 1000m and 1700m in 29 starts, but no match for the winners in 2 starts this term.

Cyclotron

All 4 wins at 1200m. First appearance since last December when unproved his favoritism and placed 8th.

Empty Chair

Hard to contest in recent two runs since moved up to the class. 

Hakodate Busho

Unbeaten in 2 starts over the course and distance this term. Likely to feature.

Immortal Smoke

Has not tasted any success for a year. Finished 1.8L 6th at this stage in January but no match for the winner last out. 

Lord Ace

Three of four wins at 1200m on dirt. Ran well 3rd at 1000m on turf last year. Sits handy. No ground issues.

Lord Aqua

A multiple winner and placed at 1200m on turf. Finished below par in recent starts and will be first time on dirt in this.

Maria’s Heart

Placed top three in 8 runs at 1000m and 1200m on turf. First run over dirt since winning at debut over the course and distance in 2019. 

Mondreise

G2 winner and placed at G3. Finished below par in last two outings at G3. Will debut on dirt.

Nonlicense

4 from 5 career wins at 1200m. First run up from winning the open-class handicap over the distance since last August.

Reciprocate

The multiple winner between 1200m and 1800m. Showed consistency at 1200m. Hold-up runner. No track worries.

Royal Pearls

Winner over the course and distance. Showed upward curve this term in the last two outings. Races close to speed.

Shiny Branco

Only 0.5L second over the course and distance in January. Rain affected track lost his form last out.

Shonan Anime

Won at this stage last December but no match for the winner last out at 1200m.

Yoshio

The 9-year-old with 77 starts. Has not tasted any success for more than two years. Will be a tough task.