KIMIWA SQUALL (13) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he worked home well and finished 0.9 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1200m at Niigata Dirt. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. NORD OVEST (8) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1400m at this track when fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Can bounce back. LIEN DU MIRACLE (11) has not appeared since she finished tenth over 1700m at Kokura Dirt on February 9. Makes plenty of appeal. BUENA DIOSA (12) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to bounce back.