HIRUNO PUGLIA (11) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Has found a suitable race. LOVE NEVER DIES (12) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1200m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. ARGYLE SHORE (3) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. DANON STATE (6) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh and beaten 3 lengths at Chukyo over 1200m. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.