1

Cosmo Kuranda

G2 winner over 2000m as a three-year-old, but has struggled at last 3 runs. Needs to lift to contend here.

2

Urban Chic

Failed to fire in G1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) last start when 14th but won the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (3000m) last year. Chance on best form.

3

Justin Palace

Charged from the tail of the field for 3rd in G1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m). Ran 2nd to Equinox in this race 2 years ago. G1 winner who must be respected. 

4

Sol Oriens

Third in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (3000m) in 2023 but has struggled since to produce best form. Finished stoutly when 6th last start in G1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m).

5

Tastiera

2023 G1 Japanese Derby (2400m) winner who last start won the G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin. Racing in supreme form.

6

Brede Weg

G1 winner over 2200m in November 2023 and has been sparingly raced since. Capable of significant improvement on recent form.

7

Masquerade Ball

Excellent effort when 2nd in G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (2400m) from barrier 17. One of the top chances despite dropping in distance.

8

Ho O Biscuits

Ran 3rd in this race last year and performed well last start when 2nd after leading in G2 here over 1800m. Chance.

9

Museum Mile

Won the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (2000m) in April and resumed with G2 win over 2200m. Hard to beat.

10

Ecoro Walz

Has been racing consistently without winning this year and best win to date is Listed race over 1800m. Needs to produce career high.

11

Shirankedo

Prolific winner with 6 wins from 12 starts, including 4 of last 5. Chance on last-start victory in G3 Niigata Kinen (2000m).

12

Seiun Hades

Returned to top form with G3 win here over 1800m in May. Has 5 wins and 2 placings from 14 starts. Must be considered.

13

Meisho Tabaru

High-class stayer who led throughout to win the G1 Takarazuka Kinen (2200m) in June. Another strong chance.

14

Queen’s Walk

Has 4 wins from 10 starts, including 2 over 2000m. Won a G2 over this distance at Chukyo in September 2024. Consistent and a chance.