HATANO LA TOUR (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 2000m after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. CAPELLA STAR (2) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 2000m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 1.75 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ITALIAN GOLD (11) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at this track with a win over 1800m at Funabashi three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. RIKEA ORANGE (1) made progress last time out, finishing 8 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 2000m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.