TAISEI GUST (7) scored last start at this track over this distance after he was in the firing line on the bend. Has a very good record over today's journey with seven wins from 12 starts. Has a strong association with Takayuki Yano who has been in the saddle for his last four wins. Bold showing expected. YAMANO WARRIOR (6) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1200m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. WHISKY TIME (5) finished third at Himeji two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 800m at Himeji, finishing 3.5 lengths back in seventh. Steps up a level but she is capable of running a bold race. SHINE FORT (3) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth over 1200m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.