PICARA (10) is back from a three-and-a-half months spell and she does run well first-up, including a win over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt at the start of last prep. Promising filly in line for a winning hat-trick. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. ZAKKUZAKU (4) did his best work late to finish third at long odds at his latest appearance at Chukyo Dirt over 1400m. Sound record at this distance with two wins and four minor placings from seven runs and can get the job done. VRTRAHAN (2) has not appeared since he finished third over 1200m at this track on June 13. Has found the right race and is worth including. LANCE OF SIHR (15) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1200m at Niigata Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race.