PERSUADE (8) is a handy type who resumes after a break of six months. At her last appearance she finished sixth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placings. Can make a winning return. MATA MIKANSAN (2) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Was narrowly beaten at her only appearance when last in work at Sapporo Dirt over 1700m. Comes here with definite claims. KYOEI FREUDE (11) showed little early speed last start then lengthened in good style in the straight to finish second at this track over today's journey. Expected to feature again. VALIOSA (4) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. No surprise to see her in the finish.