SEMIMARU (6) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt when coming back from a spell. Should be winding up late again. ORGOGLIO (1) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing fifth over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt four-and-a-half months ago which was the only run of that prep. Has an impressive first-up record including two victories. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. ROUGE STUNNING (11) was last at the races when she finished sixth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt on December 22. One to consider. MIDNIGHT LUSTRE (9) finished eighth at this track and distance at her last appearance 11 weeks ago. One to consider.