WING BLUE (8) strode forward early from her wide draw over 1200m at this track last time, leading for much of the way before fading to finish fourth. Cherry ripe now and is sure to take running down. CALENDULA (16) got off the mark when resuming from a spell over 1200m at Fukushima last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Junji Shimada was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. Big chance to go back-to-back. TOMOJA OLLIE (14) is back from an 11-week spell and is having her first look at a turf track. Won over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt to open the last campaign. Has a high cruising speed. One of the main contenders. OTARU EAGLE (13) turned in a fine effort to win by a nose at today's course and distance when resuming from a break last time out. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise.