KASHIMA SWEEP (3) was a gutsy winner last time over 1500m at this track, scoring by 1.5 lengths and making it two wins in a row. Can continue the winning run. SOUFFLER (6) made progress last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 2000m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is good enough to figure in the finish. WHISTLE SONG (4) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start after being in the firing line on the bend over 1500m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. That followed a win at Mizusawa the start prior. Nicely placed to take this out. MELTEMIA (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a ninth over 1700m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race.