It was revealed on the 27th that Bathrat Leon, who finished 3rd in the Sakitama Hai, has set the Nambu Hai as one of its targets for this autumn. Trainer Yahagi stated, "Depending on the results of the Nambu Hai, we will consider the possibility of participating in the Breeders' Cup Mile or Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile," hinting at the potential for an overseas expedition, which would be the first since the Godolphin Mile (4th place) in the spring.