PIKA KIWI (7) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 2.25 lengths away in third over 2000m at Hanshin. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run against a modest line-up. SOMETHING SWEET (3) returns from a layoff of three months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Fukushima. Rates highly and should take some beating. ECRU (2) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 5 lengths away in fifth over 2000m in stakes class at Hanshin on April 12. Has the quality to play a key role. A SHIN WHISPER (9) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Hanshin. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.