Akokuro

Chronically missed the break last term, but recently has jumped well and finished in top four in two starts this term. No ground issue.

Bullet Fly

Mostly ran over 1600m to 1800m but finished 4th over this course and distance at lower class last year.  Races from the back and no ground issue.

Cafe Karma

This Miho-based colt showed lots of progress last time, missing the break but showing turn of foot in the stretch to run 3rd. 
 

Emisasou Tsubasa

This 4-year-old finished 2.5L 3rd at this class on his return from a 9-month break last time.  This will be his first start in five months.  Usually races close to the speed and tested only on firm.

Fukuno Evry

Retransferred to JRA in November 2022 after four straight wins at NAR-Monbetsu.  Showed big improvement when stepping up in distance, finishing 3rd and 2nd at this class over 2400m and 2500m respectively but only finished  9th over 2400m last time.

Goshenite

Finished in top five in six of seven starts on turf.  Showed little and disappointing 11th at this class in January before switching to dirt for the first time and finished eighth at Nakayama in March. 
 

Imperial Line

The son of Duramente has been consistent over middle distance on dirt.  Ran 3rd over this course and distance at this level in October 2022.  No track concerns.  Worth a wager.

Kitasan Doshin

Won a maiden over the distance and track in his second start after switching to dirt, in June 2022.  He has changed tactics by leading or racing on speed in his last four starts at this level. 

Nature Therapy

Showed lots of improvement last time, finishing only 0.5L off the winner in 2nd over Nakayama 1800m in January.  Likely competitive.

Sakura Roi

Miho-based horse won at lower class in June 2021.  Two double-digit finishes in the first two starts this term and ran sixth on turf for the first time on rain-affected track at Niigata in April.

Seiun Galleon

Has not tasted any success since last August but has shown an upward curve and had best 5th from 6 starts this term last time.
 

Space Force

Suited to this course and distance, finishing on board in three of four starts.  Settles midfield or better.  No ground worries.

Yodono Dream

Won at lower level in August 2020.  Returned from a 16-month break due to tendon injury in February and no match for the winners in recent three starts.