COSMO FARBLOS (6) is still a maiden after nine starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Kyoto two starts back before finishing fourth over 1200m at the same track last start. Finds a nice race and this might be her day. JA NALIA (5) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1200m at Niigata Dirt when he was handy all the way. Likely improver with strong prospects. NISHINO MARE (9) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then improved last start over 1400m at Niigata, beaten 1.1 lengths into fourth after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. TENYU (15) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when seventh over 1600m at Nakayama. One to consider.