AMERICAN NOVA (5) has the clearest profile among the newcomers, combining a US$375,000 purchase tag with the Y Ikee stable, whose debut runners have produced 6 wins and 15 placings from 36 starters. Tom Marquand adds further polish and barrier 5 gives him a sound starting point. ROSCON DE REYES (14) is the danger on stable and rider strength, with Christophe Lemaire top-ranked for wins at this track and Y Shikato striking at 17% with debut runners. SPELLCHECK (7) comes from Y Kato, one of the leading trainers at this track, and his half-sibling Curlicue was second on debut at Tokyo Dirt. MOON REGALIA (8) has a strong jockey-trainer-sire angle, with Takeshi Yokoyama aboard and the Shogo Yasuda-Epiphaneia combination placing at 48%.
