2000m – Turf
| Aurum Ares | Impressive debut win over 1800m at Hakodate on 20 July before finishing strongly from well back for 4th in G3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes (1800m) on 6 September. Well suited here. |
| Centre De Paris | Appreciated solid tempo when he finished strongly from the home turn to win over 1800m at Hanshin on 28 September. Improver. |
| Dark Mars | Revelled on yielding ground to score all the way win over this course and distance on 4 October. Must be considered on debut performance. |
| Just Beat | Form had been only moderate until last-start win over 1800m at Sapporo on 2 August. This is tougher but on the rise. |
| Kikko Bello | Strong win over 1800m at Hanshin on 7 September before charging 2nd in Listed Hagi Stakes (1800m) here on 26 October. The one to beat. |
| Noche Cerrada | Followed good 3rd at Hakodate over 1800m on 20 July with neck win over 1800m at Sapporo on 30 August. Chance. |
| Sardine Run | Front-runner who has improved steadily in 3 runs, winning latest start over 1800m on 19 October. Making good progress. |
| Thunderstruck | Good debut win when flew from midfield to score by a nose over 1600m at Nakayama on 15 September. Sure to be improved for the experience. |
