AIDAKE (7) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second over 1500m at Funabashi. Nicely placed to find winning ways. GINREI (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 7 lengths into eighth. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. TO THE EARTH (3) missed the placings two runs back then settled well back last start when 25 lengths away in 12th over 1500m at Urawa. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. TOMISAN PEGASUS (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4.5 lengths away in third over 1200m at Funabashi. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.