PIERCED EARS (1) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent effort a second at this track over 1200m when he was beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed 3/4 this time in. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside draw. Hard to beat. MIRAI HARMONY (11) made a strong late bid only to just miss last start over 1200m at this track. Won't find this as tough so she will be hard to beat. WELCOME SONG (2) is returning from a brief spell and has a first look at a turf track. Opened last campaign with a second at Kyoto Dirt over 1200m. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Winning claims on best figures. TAGANO ALBRAC (8) has not been produced since she scored on debut over 1200m at Fukushima on April 12. Overcame a wide draw on debut when sat on pace and too good. Serious contender.