1

Obamburumai

The G2 & G3 winner in Japan won the lucrative Golden Eagle in Australia in November 2023. Had two disappointing finishes in earlier this year but showed upward curve when 3rd in the G3 Keeneland Cup (1200m) in August.

2

Toshin Macau

Consistent performer over the distance. Won the G3 Ocean Stakes over the course and the distance in March, and also claimed the G2 Centaur Stakes (1200m) latest.

3

Win Marvel

The multiple graded stakes winner at 1200m and 1400m showed little when 12th in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) in spring but progressed a lot winning the G2 Keio Hai Spring Cup (1400m) in May last time. 2nd in this race in 2022.

4

A Shin Spotter

Won for the first time in 12 months in May. Ran good 2nd in the G3 Keeneland Cup (1200m) in August last time.

5

Namura Clair

A proven high consistency runner, missing the top three spots only four times in her 18 career starts. Finished a head 2nd in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) in March before 5th in the G3 Keeneland Cup (1200m) latest.

6

Mama Cocha

The 5-year-old Kurofune-sired mare and the full-sister to the multiple G1 winning white mare Sodashi. Last year’s G1 Sprinters Stakes winner returned from a break of around 6 months and started off the widest draw carrying 126lbs but finished well 2nd in the G2 Centaur Stakes (1200m) last time.

7

Mad Cool

The runner-up in the G1 Sprinters Stakes 2023 scored his first G1 win in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) in March. Showed little when 11th in the G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) in April last time. Usually races handy to the speed.

8

Mozu Meimei

Has shown upward curve in recent three starts after two-digit finishes. Won the G3 Ibis Summer Dash (1000m) at Niigata in July for her third group race victory before 3rd in the G2 Centaur Stakes (1200m) last time.

9

Mugen

Scoring four wins over 1200m and 1400m in Hong Kong. 3rd in the G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) in April and achieved his career peak winning the G3 Premier Cup (1400m) in June.

10

Puro Magic

A 4-time winner, with consecutive G3 wins this term. Finished disappointing in the last outing in the G2 Centaur Stakes (1200m). Likes to lead.

11

Danon Scorpion

The G1 NHK Mile Cup winner in 2022. Finished 4th in the G2 Keio Hai Spring Cup (1400m) in May but had two-digit finishes in the previous two runs.

12

Satono Reve

The half-brother to Hakusan Moon who was 2nd in this race 2013. Never missed on the board in nine career starts with recent three wins in a row. 1200m should be his best trip.

13

Lugal

Started his career on dirt, and since shifted to turf, finished consistently in the top three in 6 from 8 starts. Won by 3L for his first graded race success in the G3 Silk Road Stakes (1200m) in January. Faded to tenth in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) last time.

14

Victor The Winner

The winner of the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) finished brave 3rd in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m), his first race over left-handed course. Managed to finish 7th in the G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) and 6th in the G3 Sha Tin Vase (1200m) in June. Likes to lead.

15

Vento Voce

A six-time winner over the distance. Won the G3 Ocean Stakes by 2L on his return from 5-month layoff before finishing 8th in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) last year.

16

Win Greatest

Scored his long-awaited first group race in the G2 Swan Stakes (1400m) last autumn and showed consistency in three starts this term including 4th in the G2 1351 Turf Sprint in Saudi Arabia in February.