VARISTOR (5) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on 3/01/2025, finishing ninth and beaten 19 lengths over 1400m at this track. Lining up today for the first time for trainer Junichi Yoshihashi. Has found the right race. SHELL OPAL (2) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 16 lengths away in ninth over 1400m at Urawa. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SEXY WIDOW (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when 13th, beaten 63 lengths, over 1800m at Funabashi. Should be peaking now and is ready to show what she can do. BIRD HAS FLOWN (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 11 lengths into eighth. Nicely placed to find some form.