PRIMUS PALUS (10) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1000m at Funabashi. Best fresh figures put him right in this. LIGHT THREE (11) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1500m at this track when third, beaten 5.5 lengths. Tsubasa Sasagawa who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Sure to run well. ASAGAO (6) is in top form with three wins on end, the most recent an effortless 2.5 lengths victory over 800m at this track three weeks ago. Has a high cruising speed. One to consider. ACKERMAN (8) is a progressive three-year-old colt who hasn't raced since finishing third over 1500m at this track on January 8. Unbeaten in two starts when fresh. Masashige Honda who has four wins when partnering stays on. Not to be discounted.