TENTER DE VIVRE (3) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1800m at Fukushima. Was in career best form before a break winning both runs. Strong hope to make it three straight. KUSS KUSS (7) hit the frame two starts ago at Kyoto but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1800m at Kyoto after being prominent at the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ZENNO INVOKE (6) finished second at Fukushima two runs back but was less effective last time over 2000m at this track, finishing 1.5 lengths back in sixth. Not far away last time and goes well here. Will be winding up late. YUMEWA HATESHINAKU (8) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last time over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten 0.6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.