MEISHO KOSHU (14) returned last time with a solid third at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m. Ridden closer to the pace than usual that day and the tactic paid dividends. Looks all set to crack the maiden status. RED FREUDE (9) recorded a third consecutive minor placing last time out, finishing one length away in second over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt when he was prominent throughout. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LILY THUNDER (7) is yet to break through in five runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then was 6 lengths away in fourth over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt last time. Can feature with even luck. G T PICASSO (3) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1800m at this track. Among the better hopes.