SANONO TARUMAE (11) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1200m at Funabashi. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and four placings from nine tries. A bold showing is likely. T'S FREAK (3) scored by 3 lengths over this distance at this track last time out when returning from a break. Hard to knock form this course having never missed the frame including four wins and one placing. Well placed and should be in the finish. LION RAFALE (6) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when fifth, beaten 6 lengths. Deserves another chance. GRUAGACH (8) improved last start when second-up but found one better over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Finds a nice race and can keep improving.