RAFALE (8) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt when beaten 1.75 lengths. Loves the trip and overdue for another win. Definite winning chance. CORAL CROWN (3) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt, getting home by half a length. Winning rider Yuga Kawada retains the mount. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is capable of another big performance. SNEAKER SKILL (12) made a strong late bid only to just miss last start over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Going well and has strong prospects. SATONO GALLEON (11) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten 2 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.