MEISHO KASHIWADE (9) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just two times from 20 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1800m at this track. Worth noting Y Iwata goes aboard and has a strong record in the saddle. Gets chance to break through. SHOW DANCER (3) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt at the start of last prep. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. ALANA KOA (12) drifted back over 1800m here last time before winding up late to finish fifth, beaten 2 lengths. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. RED DUNLUCE (13) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Among the better hopes.