PROMISE LINE (2) is the one to beat off a two-month freshening, bringing the strongest outside form after a third in a Mdn over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt and a fourth at Niigata Dirt. The 1400m is new, but the class relief, barrier two and Takayuki Yano booking give her a compelling winning profile. LIEN RIVA (14) was beaten only half a length at this track last start and has already won at this venue, so he looks the most direct danger despite the wide draw. TAKEZO (5) comes through the clearest winning form after beating Oasis Allant by just over a length at this track, with Ryo Fujita staying aboard and a proven track-and-distance record in his favour. YODOGIMI (9) was beaten a long neck at big odds last start and has placed at the distance and this track, though she still has to convert repeated placings into a breakthrough win.
