JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap

Ended a lengthy losing run in 6f handicap at Kempton in November and shaped as if retaining all his ability back on turf after 6 months off when 3½ lengths third of 21 to Probe at Newmarket (6f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Should remain competitive.

Has been transformed by his new yard this year, resuming winning ways with a career best in 21-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, soft) 4 weeks ago, bit in hand. Hit with an 8 lb rise but remains completely unexposed as a sprinter.

Bagged his third 5f success when wide-margin scorer at Beverley in April, storming clear last 1f. Far from disgraced from a 9 lb higher mark up in grade at York subsequently and entitled to be in the thick of the action once more.

Admirable sprinter who enjoyed another fine campaign last season, landing this corresponding event and another big pot at the Curragh. Has typically started a bit slowly this term but seems to be coming to the boil now and looks sure to make a bold bid.

Consistent sort who was a dual winner at this trip last season and looked as good as ever when sixth of 21 to Probe in 6f handicap at Newmarket (soft) on his return 4 weeks ago, running on. Could go on again this year.

Versatile 5-y-o (effective over as far as 1¼m) and he ran right up to his best in a race that has worked out well when runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f) in March. Ran below form back on turf at Ascot on most recent outing but was possibly unsuited by conditions.

Progressive 4-y-o who confirmed the promise of his reappearance back on lest testing ground when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, always holding on. Remains of interest from a 4 lb higher mark.

Produced a career best back on firmer ground when winning 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 14 days ago. Should remain competitive back up in trip.

Dual 6f winner in 2022. Found his run of good form halted at Newcastle on final outing but has a good record fresh, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back on this return to action.

Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but ran well from his lower turf mark when second of 8 in 6f handicap at Ayr (good to firm) 11 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. Player from same mark.

Won 3 times in 2022 but has yet to fully fire this term, finishing last of 4 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Visor on for 1st time.

Course winner who stepped up on his reappearance when landing a gamble at Windsor in May. Not in the same form under a penalty at Thirsk but wasted no time getting back to form when 2½ lengths third of 9 to Haymaker back at former track last time.

C&D winner who returned to form from out of the blue when gaining a narrow win at Lingfield in March. However, ran poorly back on turf at Windsor 12 weeks later.

Ran about as well as could be expected when fourth in 6-runner handicap (20/1) at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and faces another stiff task from well out of the weights.