KOKOROZUYOSA (2) brings the clearest current form, having placed at both runs this campaign and again holding market respect when third to Yukino Crown at Hanshin Dirt. He is proven at this trip, already a winner at this track, and the positive gear change adds another reason to have him on top. LUFADA (6) is the immediate danger, with his narrow fourth at Chukyo Dirt two runs back strong enough to win a race like this if he finds that level again; the recent defeat by Kokorozuyosa is the main separator. BLACK LEGEND (1) returns fresh and has a good 1800m record, with his Kokura Dirt second two back keeping him firmly in the mix. KRUGIST (9) resumes with a three-start profile of one win and two placings, and his five-length maiden win before a solid 3yo Allow third gives him the right quality to be competitive fresh.