PORTA FELICE (4) has been in the betting recently but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Has ability and deserves another chance. INTENSE DRIVE (8) is resuming from a spell of five months and having her first run for the Yuya Yamazaki yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Monbetsu over 1000m. Likely to play a major role. LOUGHNASHADE (1) is back after a break of four months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at her latest appearance over 900m at this track. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. IKUNOGA KITAZO (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into ninth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.