Lots of these struggling to find their best. EDEL KRONE (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 15 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has never missed the placings at the second run back. Fitter and sure to run well. ADMIRAL SHIP (1) settled well back last start and never threatened when 7 lengths from the winner in 11th over 2000m at Fukushima. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Has the ability to take this out. BUZZ UP BEAT (10) finished ninth over 2000m at Kokura at his most recent appearance on February 22. Among the better hopes. HO O PETRUS (9) finished second at Kokura two runs back but was less effective last time over 2000m at Chukyo, finishing 5 lengths back in eighth. Has her share of talent and can do a lot better.