LONGING KEY (7) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1400m at Urawa after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. LUNAR SOUTH POLE (6) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 25 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Nicely placed to test this line-up. AIDAKE (8) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 2.5 lengths into second over 1500m at this track when he was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to find winning ways. SPELL GASSAN (5) scored a barnstorming win last start over 1500m at this track, coming from the tail to get up by a nose. Comes here in the right frame of mind so she looks sure to be competitive.