LOVE NEVER DIES (8) is yet to break through after four career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt following a minor placing at Kyoto Dirt when fresh from a spell the run prior. Finds a nice race and this might be his day. MELLIFLUOUS (14) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at Kyoto Dirt after being in contention on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ZENNO PHOTON (6) finished midfield last start on debut over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Likely improver and capable of a far better run. IRON KNUCKLE (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 10 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.