It was confirmed on the 5th that Justin Palace, who finished fourth in the Tenno Sho (Autumn), will target the G1 Japan Cup on November 24 at Tokyo Racecourse.

Last year, Justin Palace progressed from a runner-up finish in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) to a fourth-place finish in the Arima Kinen. However, this fall, his connections have opted for a different route. Trainer Haruki Sugiyama commented, "He's come out of the race in good order, and the longer distance should suit him well."