ARCADIA CAFE (10) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of 12 weeks and looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Promising type expected to go very well. SEIZE THE THRONE (5) ran below expectations last time at Kyoto Dirt, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $3.80. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. ITTERASSHAI (6) has not raced since he scored over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt on December 13. Winning claims on best figures. BOKU MADA NEMUIYO (1) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Kyoto Dirt but raced below expectations last time over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, finishing eighth and beaten 5 lengths. Well placed and should be about the mark.