MEISHO MAHIRO (4) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 2 lengths over today's journey at Saga. Goes well over this journey with five wins and two minor placings. Expected to measure up. PETER RISE (8) was rewarded with his maiden success last start, scoring by 4 lengths over 1200m at Funabashi. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he looks sure to be in the mix. VITORIA REZA (7) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Can feature again. SMILE THRIVE (3) produced another moderate effort last start when 9 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1400m at Urawa at the second run back from a spell. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.