MOZU K STAR (16) has recorded four minor placings from four starts this preparation, the latest when second as a well-fancied conveyance over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Not far off a win and he is in the right race to break through. RHATISCHE (9) finished fifth two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt, beaten only a neck. Heading in the right direction and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. STERNBILD (3) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Kohei Matsuyama gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SADIQ (7) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 14 lengths into 13th over 1400m at this track. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Deserves respect on best figures.