MACARIO (4) has strung together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on January 14 over 1700m when she scored by 0.8 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form she is capable of testing her rivals. MISTY LILAC (2) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to score again. AKIYOSHI POWER (3) turned in a moderate run over this journey last time out, settling out the back and failing to feature when 12th over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. RYUNO DRAGON (9) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1700m at this track, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at Mizusawa at the previous outing. In contention this time.