PIKO TENDER (12) returns after a spell of four months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. MILL MINERVA (11) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt after being in the firing line all the way. Settles close to the speed. Best figures measure up. G T MONSIEUR (14) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Putting it together and looks ready to find the winner's circle. Z SPUNKY (7) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 4 when beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth at Hanshin Dirt over 1200m after he was well back on straightening. In the right race and should be competitive.