SALT QUEEN (5) is racing well, scoring two back at Fukushima before finishing a long neck from the winner in third last time over 1600m in the G3 Turquoise Stakes at Nakayama. Akatsuki Tomita who has scored on her twice retains the mount. Brings outstanding form to the table and looks the testing material. CERBIATTO (14) was thrown in the deep and last start and struggled, finishing 13th over 1600m in the G3 Turquoise Stakes at Nakayama. Drawn out but does go back and work into her races. Will be tough to stop back in this far more suitable race. NIHONPIRO KYIV (1) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in third at the end of 1600m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat this time. SATONO CARNAVAL (2) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was beaten 4.5 lengths into ninth over 1200m at Hanshin. Likely improver with top-three prospects.