BLUE HISASHIN (8) scored by 2 lengths over this distance at this track last time out. Has never missed the frame at this course, including seven wins and three placings. Leading contender. KAGAYAKI TEMMA (2) met with solid support last start over 1650m at this track when fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Takayuki Yano who has four wins when partnering stays on. Sure to run well. SAKKI MITSUGU (13) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head after being in the firing line on the corner over 1200m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. KANNON MIKAZUKI (5) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and did score first-up when last in work at Kawasaki over 900m. Lines up for the first time for the Kazuma Hashimoto stable.