1

Dear Shooter 

Broke maiden last out over 1800m in fourth start after switching to dirt for last two starts. First time at 2000m. Tends to be keen. Hood has helped.

2

Rey De Oro 

Third start after winning debut at Tokyo and last race on 3 December at Nakayama, both over 2000m. Handled slow pace and wide draw well last out. Raced from rear and went wide in stretch with sharp kick.

3

Endgame 

Finally broke maiden last out in fourth start. Added muscle was key as well as improvement at break. Last three races all over flat tracks and step up in class likely too much to handle.

4

Admire Winner 

In money in all three starts. First time at Nakayama but has experience racing to right. Big horse but agile for size. Showed guts winning debut. Excellent late kick.

5

Sungrazer 

Third in G2 at Kyoto last out on 12 November. Can run at length at speed. Prefers fast track.  First time at Nakayama but not expected to be a problem.

6

Globe Theatre 

Only second start after debut win at Kyoto. First time at Nakayama, first time at distance (extra furlong). Excellent late kick should be sufficient for shorter stretch of Nakayama. Promising.

7

Bill's Treasure 

Only filly in field. Coming off second in Tokyo 1400m after winning debut at same conditions. Missed break in both starts, but has excellent late speed. Could do well at distance.

8

Nishino Apple Pie 

Ran 8th last out in second start following 5-month layoff. Should show improvement following sharpener. Big stride may be more suited to dirt.

9

Choix Droit 

Has two starts in Nakayama 2000m races, with fifth and third-place finishes, including third in Listed event. Has competed at G3 level at Tokyo, finished 7th after interference in stretch.

10

Misdirection 

Won over 2000m at left-handed Chukyo track last out in second start. Only other start to right was debut with 8th-place finish. Takes lead or runs on pace. Difficult ride.

11

Meiner Sphene 

Finally broke maiden last out in sixth start following a fifth, three thirds and a second. Raced predominately over 1800m - 2000m. Has third in Nakayama 2000m. Small horse tends to run midfield. Good last speed.

12

Meliora

Second start of career following win over Hanshin 2000m under Mirco Demuro. Showed excellent late speed racing from fourth position in debut.

13

Best Resort 

Harbinger colt ran second in debut in Nakayama 2000m. Won second start over 1800m at Tokyo. Can run on pace or midfield.

14

Cosmos 

Kawasaki-based frontrunner with 2 wins on local circuit at 1400 and 1600 metres. Racing against JRA horses for first time. First time at Nakayama and on turf. Also, first time at 2000m.