EARL GREY (1) is yet to break through in six runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then was 1.5 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Fukushima last time. Has good early speed. Looks a great chance to break through off the inside gate. MEISHO ROSE (9) is still a maiden after eight starts. Could only manage to finish 12th last time out over 1800m at Hakodate following a minor placing at Hakodate over 1800m the run prior. Better drawn this time and change of rider. Likely to be about the money. THREE ROODICA (8) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fourth at her last appearance over 2000m at Hakodate on July 12. Expected to feature in the finish this time. WADATSUMI (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Hakodate, beaten 8 lengths into eighth. Has her share of talent and is a top-three prospect.