A Plus

Miho-based mare has been given more distance since autumn 2022 with 5-3-9 results, last two over Nakayama 1800m. First time over 2000m. Work ample. Home advantage a plus.

American Star

Filly has 5-11-11 record in three starts at this level, with best at fast Kokura track. First time at Nakayama, trackwork good, but likely outclassed.

Atomica

Ritto 8-year-old with 40 career starts raced at this level and distance for over 2 years with only two finishes in top three. Returning to Nakayama for only third time. Change of scenery could bring better results.

Corbeille

Miho filly raced unsuccessfully at graded stakes level, still gunning for first win at this level. Tends to run on pace. Extra distance not a plus. Lacks speed.

Etoile Matin

Has best a 4th (over Nakayama 2000m) in last four starts at this level. Looking a bit thin but track work good. Distance suits. Speed may be lacking amid this field.

Eye Agate

Posted 16-7-4 in last three starts at this level, all over 9-10 furlongs at Nakayama. Led and showed tenacity last out over soft 2000m.  Showing improvement in morning work.

Grand Slam Ask

Yoshito Yahagi-trained filly being given hard schedule, third start in 3 weeks with most recent 9-6 over Hanshin 2000m. Speed average.

Grimorio

Switching to turf for first time since autumn 2020. Longest distance yet. Speed average. Still a bit slow in work. Not promising.

Happy Awesome

Finished 3rd 2 lengths behind winner mid-March over Nakayama 1800m. One pace, but honest runner. Only second time at Nakayama but seems to suit. Competition may be a bit strong here.

Human Comedy

Has 6-5-5-11 from last four starts, all at Nakayama over 9-11 furlongs. Speed only average. Likely not competitive here.

Logi Let

In return after 6-month spell, filly led last out to finish 3/4 length short of winner over Nakayama 1800m. On toes in work. Improvement expected.

Moka Flower

Filly with good speed. Posted 2-4 in last 2 starts, both over Hanshin 2000m, and a heavy track at end March. Has had good results over Nakayama 2000m and will have home advantage. Promising.

Satono Zenobia

Sakae Kunieda-trained filly rising to level after win over Kokura 2000m. First time on Nakayama turf. Kick lacking in morning work. Likely not promising here.

Scintillation

Highly consistent Miho-based filly has posted 6-3 at the G3 level. Returned end January after nearly 1 year off to finish fourth behind males over Nakayama 1800m. Improvement expected. Promising.

Sweet Bloom

Miho-based mare has best a 4th in four starts at this level. Moving nicely in work. Has done well in previous starts over Nakayama 2000m, but may come up short in this field.

Win Mignon

Seventh place is best from 3 starts this year at this level. Was heavy for last start but now looking sharp in trackwork. Back at Nakayama for only second time. Change in venue may be plus.