Bond Loa

Won maiden and 1-win class this year. However, he was well beaten in his group race debut in G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai, finishing last of ten last time.

Coachella Valley

7th in G1 Kikuka Sho last time, finishing well after some traffic and lost momentum at a key stage, only 4L the winner. That level of performance stands out in this field, and with better timing on the move, he could be hard to beat.

Ecoro Raise

Finished off the board just once in 9 starts this class. In his most recent run, he finished fifth over this same course and distance.

Filius

After breaking maiden on dirt, his turf form has been consistent, with 1 winner and 4 placings in 7 starts. The two unplaced efforts came in group races, making them less of a concern. His most recent performance was encouraging, both in terms of form and suitability to this track. Should remain a strong contender.

Ligilo

Scored back-to-back wins over 2600 meters in maiden and 1-win class. After finishing seventh in G2, he got 3rd when returning to this class last time. Although slightly outpaced in the closing stages, the race turned into a sprint home, which didn’t play to his strengths. With the conditions expected on the course, he could show more.

Oken Bolt

Failed to stay on in the closing stages and finished out of the money in both starts after four-and-a-half-month break.

Ostrava

While the step up in class following a six-month layoff is a point of concern, his overall record – two wins, three seconds, and a third from six starts – indicates untapped potential. His recent training has been encouraging, and he has shown the ability to perform well off a break. Strong showing first-up at this level would not be surprised.

Pic Des Mouches

Two winners and four seconds in six of his seven starts, with his only miss being a close fourth in the G2 St Lite Kinen, just 1.5L off the winner. There’s no doubt he’s among the most talented in this field. In his latest outing, the winner was able to set a comfortable pace up front, and the testing ground may have also worked against him. He’s expected to bounce back this time.

Ra Shalom

Blinkers and a longer trip appeared to have a positive effect, leading to a victory in the 1-win class two starts back. More physically mature and carried himself better. Took on a big challenge in the G1 Kikuka Sho last time out—though well beaten, he traveled well for much of the race. Now returning to his own class, he could be a factor.

Satsuki Smile

Debuted at JRA in 2023 and transferred to NAR in January 2024. Returned to JRA in June this year, double-digit finishes in three starts since.

Seiun Pursuit

Returning from a seven-and-a-half-month layoff due to injury, he finished seventh in his comeback run, just 4.3L behind the winner. No track worries.

Shonan Gachi

Two wins came over 1800M and 2600M, showing versatility across distances. Well beaten in comeback run after an eight-month layoff, but showed improvement in his second start back, finishing fifth over 1800M earlier this month.

Soie De Lyon

Winless for more than two years since moving up to this class. Struggled to reproduce her good training form in races, so blinkers were applied last time out. The equipment seemed to have a positive effect, as she finished strongly to take 4th.

Win My Route

9 starts since moving up to this class, getting two seconds and a third. Tactically, he performs best when turning for home in front, but in his latest race, he raced from the rear and was unable to make any headway in the stretch.