KEIAI CAPELLA (7) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.3 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Taking on a better field but he is worth serious consideration. Z SWORD (4) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest finishing a 1.4 lengths fourth at this track. Looks well placed here and expected to go close on best form. BRIGHT COLOR (2) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement on his ninth at this track the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. CONTI TOHOKU (6) turned in another moderate effort last start when 15 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1400m at this track. Worth noting Takami Riku goes aboard. Suitably placed so can turn things around.