KASHINO MENKOCHAN (12) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Likely improver with strong prospects. G T JIN (2) returned to winning form last start, scoring by a neck over this journey at this track. Goes well over this journey with two wins and two minor placings. Leading player. T O EDISON (11) improved sharply on his tenth two starts back at Monbetsu with success as public elect over 1300m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by one length after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. MEISHO HIMEGOZE (1) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing ninth, beaten 15 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Sure to be thereabouts.