1

Paradis Reine

Outstanding performance to run 3rd in the G1 Shuka Sho (2000m) after starting from barrier 18. One of the main chances.

2

Stellenbosch

Form has tapered markedly since 3rd in the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) last December. G1 winner capable of much better.

3

Shinryokuka

Racing fairly but needs to lift on fading 4th in G3 Niigata Kinen (2000m) on 31 August. Has not won since September 2024.

4

Kana Tape

Consistent type with 5 wins and 8 placings from 18 starts. Ran on strongly last start in G2 over 1800m. Extra distance should suit.

5

Safira

Impressive G2 winner over 1600m in April, but form has deteriorated since. Needs to improve on last start 12th in G2 Ireland Trophy (1800m).

6

Erika Express

Brave effort when attempting to lead all the way and caught late when 2nd in G1 Shuka Sho (2000m). Definite chance on that run.

7

Regaleira

Dual G1 winner and landed G2 Sankei Sho All Comers (2200m) last start. In top form and hard to beat.

8

Vermicelles

Winner of 4 races up to 2600m and charged from well back for 3rd in G2 Kyoto Daishoten (2400m). This is tougher.

9

Bond Girl

Started favourite when disappointing 9th in G2 Ireland Trophy (1800m) last start. Has 1 win and 7 placings from 12 starts. Struggles to break through.

10

Sekitoba East

Won 2 races on end brilliantly before dropping out for 10th in G2 Ireland Trophy (1800m). Needs to improve.

11

Verehrung

Racing consistently and hit the front before finishing 4th in G2 Sankei Sho All Comers (2200m) on 21 September.

12

Lilac

Has not won in 20 starts since January 2022 but returned to form with good 4th in G2 Ireland Trophy (1800m) last start.

13

Coconuts Brown

Big performance with storming 2nd in G2 Sapporo Kinen (2000m) on 17 August. A repeat of that performance will see her go close here.

14

Kelly Fled Ask

Led throughout to win the G2 Shion Stakes (2000m) on 7 September but well beaten when fading 11th in G1 Shuka Sho (2000m).

15

Aurora X

Racing in great form with 2 wins from past 2 starts. Is a course and distance winner and never far away.

16

Lynx Tip

Ran 5th in the G1 Japanese Oaks (2400m) but failed as favourite when finishing 8th in the G2 Shion Sho (2000m).