It was revealed on August 24 that Meta Max, the 4-year-old colt who secured a decisive victory in the Open Class NST Sho, is being considered for a run in the G1 Breeders' Cup Sprint. Trainer Hideyuki Mori confirmed the plan, stating, "We are eyeing the BC Sprint."

Another Japanese contender, Don Frankie, who recently won the Jpn 3 Cluster Cup at Morioka Racecourse, is also expected to compete in the same race. Additionally, Forever Young, owned by Susumu Fujita, the same owner as Meta Max, is slated to run in the Breeders' Cup Classic, which will be held on the same day.