COPANO HOWARD (12) put the writing on the wall last start when he was handy all the way and was beaten just a long neck into third over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent form. GRAZIOSO (10) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 7 lengths at Chukyo. Finds a much more suitable contest and can get the job done. YORUNO CHO (3) is returning from a spell of six months. Finished fourth at Urawa over 1400m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Noboru Tamai. Can make her presence felt. EXMEDI NO KISEKI (9) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1400m at Urawa. Must be included in calculations.