SMART WEISS (3) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second over 1400m at Hanshin after being prominent from the outset. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TAISEI CURRENT (1) saluted at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when fourth over 1400m at Hanshin, beaten 1.2 lengths. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. JUHANNUS (11) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 1400m at Chukyo. Settles back early but winds up late. Capable of a big run. WIN TWILIGHT (14) won at this track two starts ago but was below her best at a more recent appearance, finishing 12th over 1400m at Hanshin. Is yet to be beaten in two starts here. Likely improver with top-three prospects.