SHONAN KABUTO (2) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fourth at this track two starts back then scored by half a length as favourite last time out after being prominent at the turn over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. ALLES GUT (1) fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. TOSEN SAUDADE (10) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 8 lengths into 12th. Will enjoy a drop in class so he will be hard to beat. RIKO LUGER (3) was beaten 10 lengths into seventh in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest.