PIKA KIWI (3) faced the starter for the first time and was well supported but could only manage fourth last start at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten 2 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. DARLING DARLING (11) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of ten weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 2000m at Hanshin. Rates highly and is a strong chance to break through. SANSEVIERIA (8) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Kazuya Makita. By Saturnalia from Tagimoucia. Any push in betting should be respected. G T METEOR (14) is a two-start maiden who finished ninth, beaten 9 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.