KITANO CONDOR (3) is racing well and has registered four minor placings in a row, last time out finishing third over 1600m at Mizusawa after being in the firing line all the way. Has the pace and draw to take up a good early position. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ARU KANAE (8) finished second two runs back at Mizusawa then improved last time out to score by 10 lengths over 1600m at Mizusawa. Yu Suzuki scored on him last time and retains the mount. Likely to be in the finish again. KEEP ON TOP (9) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at Mizusawa, beaten 13 lengths into fourth. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. ALPHA SIRIUS (10) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at Mizusawa two starts back then scored by a nose last time out over 1600m at Mizusawa. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race.