ALL THE RAGE (4) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when sixth over this journey at Chukyo Dirt. Under the care of new trainer Tomotaka Morisawa this prep. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. BESUPOJI (1) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over this track and trip. Has found a suitable race. KICHI FIGHTER (6) finished fourth two runs back then did well last start but found one better here, beaten only 0.8 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. AOI MERCI (5) resumes in a similar race to her last run three-and-a-half months ago when sixth. Comes here with definite top-three claims.