SMILE THRIVE (6) met with solid support last start over 1500m at this track when second, beaten 5 lengths. Record here is impressive with five wins from 11 starts. Should run well. PLATI CLAIR (4) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing second and beaten only a neck. Goes very well at this journey, boasting two wins from four starts and is a leading contender. DYNATO SELENE (8) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SAUDADE (11) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 2 lengths win over 1000m at Funabashi last time. Akira Harita goes well on this four-year-old and is back on top today. Solid claims on best form.