KIKUNO ARDENT (3) is back from a break of ten weeks after stringing together two minor placings prior to spelling. Has a solid first-up record. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best figures should see him run well. DANTSU DORE (1) missed the frame two back in tougher company then last time in a more suitable affair scored by 1.3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Should measure up again. KASHINO CAMPIONE (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. KAZU LAUREATO (7) finished seventh over 1400m at Kochi at his most recent appearance on August 2. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Ryuichiro Kuratomi. Looks a strong top-three prospect.