DON IN THE MOOD (6) is a handy galloper who was half a length from the winner in second when resuming last start over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Grade 3 winner expected to run well. ESTRELLA DE BELEN (11) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with success over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt four weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths. Goes well course and distance. Has the pace to overcome the wide draw. Impressed last start and can go on with it. WET SEASON (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on November 15, finishing 12th and beaten 7 lengths over 1600m in the G3 Musashino Stakes at this track. Lightly raced but has plenty of ability. All four career wins have been while fresh. Definite winning hope. NOBLE ROGER (3) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at Kyoto Dirt two starts back then got the job done by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.