T O D'AMOUR (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. DANON RAINIER (11) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Monbetsu. Comes here with definite claims. LUX LIEBEN (10) showed good early speed and led into the straight before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1500m at Funabashi. One of the main contenders. COOLIDGE TESORO (6) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff he finished tenth over 1500m at this track. Solid top-three hope.