Yasuo Tomomichi, trainer of Do Deuce, announced on the 31st that Do Deuce will run in the G1 Japan Cup with Yutaka Take on board. Tomomichi stated, "He was very keen in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) since that was his first race coming off the pasture. He was also distracted by the condition of the turf and slipped a bit in the final corner. He is in good condition now and we hope he will run a better race."