KAKUHEN (2) sets the standard after placing at both runs this campaign, most recently second at this track when sent out odds-on and beaten just under two lengths. He has placed in all three attempts at this track and distance, owns a strong overall record, and the return of a rider with two wins and four placings from six aboard keeps the profile solid. LOVE YOU SAKURA (3) is the seasoned danger, with six wins and 18 placings from 65 starts at this track and distance giving her a proven base, though her latest sixth was only fair. MEE MEE (9) resumes off C1 form that reads respectably for this, especially after catching the eye late when sixth before the break, but she remains lightly raced and unplaced. TAIKI CHRONICLE (1) almost broke through when beaten a neck last start and has place claims again, provided that effort is a truer guide than the heavy defeat two runs ago.