One of the leading contendors is Toshin Macau, who won the G3 Ocean Stakes last time out. He will partner up with Christophe Lemaire in this race in a bid for a first G1 title. G1 Sprinters Stakes winner Mama Cocha is one of the best horses among the field and he can race from a prominent position where Toshin Macau is unlikely to be settled as he does not like to race up front.

Namura Clair finished second in the G3 Kyoto Himba Stakes by a neck and has won graded stakes titles over sprint sprint distances four times. She finished second in this race last year and looks to gain some revenge and a first G1 title.

Other notable runners include Win Marvel, who won the G3 Hankyu Hai last time out, six-time graded stakes winner Meikei Yell, and Lugal who dominated the G3 Silk Road Stakes last time out. The race is scheduled to start at 15:40 on this Sunday.