SATONO SHINING (12) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep in the G2 Mainichi Okan at Tokyo over 1800m on October 5. Grade 1 placed the start prior. Go close this class. NAMURA COSMOS (10) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 1600m in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) at Hanshin four-and-a-half months ago. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Kanta Taguchi who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. KAZU MIKULASE (4) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when eighth over 1600m in the G3 SHIRASAGI STAKES at Hanshin. Not far from the winner off a wide gate last time. Capable of a better showing. LILY JOIE (9) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 7 lengths away in 11th over 1600m in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) at Hanshin on April 12. Goes well fresh and has more upside than most. Likely to feature.