HASENO CROWN (7) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over this course and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up performance. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is good enough to cope. RAIKONO HIKARI (6) made progress last start to finish third over 2000m at Urawa after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. FACE KAWASAKI (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1800m at this track after he produced a huge finish. Will drift back but wind up late. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. NAMURA MICHEAL (5) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 3 when beaten 9 lengths into seventh at this track over 1800m. Well placed and can fill a top-three spot.