SEITEN (5) showed good early pace over 1400m at this track when resuming last time and kept going to score by 0.8 lengths. Drawn to go forward again. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SHITA PANTS (11) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish second when resuming last start at this course and distance. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Leading contender. IO RAY (3) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m. Takayuki Yano has been in the money at the last three rides. Has winning claims on best figures. PREMIER PARFUM (8) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by a head last time over 1200m at this track. Solid claims.