TAISEI ASTRO (15) is fitter for two runs from a spell, last start finishing a nose away in second over 1600m at Niigata. Ready to win and did score at only try this course and distance. Should prove hard to beat. DANON ASCOLTI (5) is a promising type who scored at her last run before a break 12 weeks ago over 1600m at Tokyo. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best figures should see her run well. NAHATO NANALEON (11) showed early speed from a good draw when resuming last start then battled on well for second, beaten half a length, over 1500m at Sapporo. In the right race and is a winning hope. FUNCTION (9) was prominent at the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1500m at Sapporo, beaten 1.3 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out.