ASK CHANCE MAN (10) could only manage seventh two runs back then improved last start when he did his best work late but found a couple better over 1900m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. PARADISE FAITH (9) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time when he was always up in the leading division over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Nicely placed to take this out. TAKERU FOCUS (2) ran above expectations and got up for third at big odds at his latest appearance at Hanshin Dirt over 1800m. Good signs last time and worth consideration. LEAD ACTOR (7) debuted six weeks ago when he finished 12th over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten a long way. Will take a lot from that last run and is better than we saw that day.