The field and barrier draw for the G1 Champions Cup, the ultimate showdown on dirt, were finalized on the 28th. February Stakes winner Peptide Nile will break from gate 4 as he targets his second G1 title.

Groom Hagino commented on the draw, "It's a bit more inside than we expected. I think we'll end up sitting just behind Lemon Pop on the inside and the horses coming from the outside." The day after his final track work, Peptide Nile continued with light exercise, maintaining a steady preparation. Hagino expressed confidence in the horse's condition, "He's in excellent shape. Compared to his last race, he's in much better form now."

Peptide Nile heads into the race with no concerns, primed to deliver his best performance.