TAKENO ROYAL (3) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. MARU MORI ACTIVE (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Ryo Novata is a key engagement. Fitter and sure to run well. SASAKIN TOMOGORO (1) finds it hard to win with just one success from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. TAKKA VALIANT (11) is a 17-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth over 1400m at this track. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.