Little separates the top three chances. YAMAME IKKA (3) is in the right form, last time out finishing second over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. AOI MIZUHO (6) was popular with punters last time out but could only manage fifth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 4 lengths. Among the top chances on his best figures. BLUE FLARE (8) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the corner at Tokyo Dirt, finishing seventh and beaten 14 lengths starting at $4.20. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. MEISHO SHINGAN (5) is back after a break of nine months. At the last run before the lay-off he finished tenth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Can kick off with a bold showing.