SAKURA KAZE (5) gets a change of rider and has been freshened up since finishing seventh over 1400m at Mizusawa last start. Best form is good enough so worth another chance. PURE MAKENA (7) finished 6 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 1400m at Mizusawa, an improvement on his first-up ninth at Mizusawa the run before. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MEISHO MICHI ROKU (9) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1400m at Mizusawa, making it two minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. KIKKAKE (12) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh at Mizusawa over 1400m. Well placed to atone.