CURLICUE (4) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt. Fitter for that last hitout and she looks hard to stop again. AOI REGINA (7) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt when coming back from a spell. Among the leading chances. YUTO THE REN (14) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on May 23, finishing sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Worth plenty of thought. MEISHO DRIVE (9) is back at the races for the first time since May 30. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Worth plenty of thought.