JACK MEMORIAM (6) improved last time out, finishing 0.6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. NORTH DIVA (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 1/02/2025, finishing 15th and beaten 10 lengths over 1200m at Kokura. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Y Yano. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. EMERAL APOLLON (7) was below his best last time when ninth over 1200m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HAKUAI GOJIRO (5) produced a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 800m at Urawa. Well placed to bounce back.