CHEERFUL GIRL (11) has been going well this prep, scoring last start over 1200m at Funabashi to make it three wins from five runs this time in. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. YUMEDE AETARA (6) made progress last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1500m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to find winning ways. LONGING KEY (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 2 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m after being prominent at the turn. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. KURINO IZANAMI (3) finished tenth over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt at her most recent appearance on August 17. Has switched to the Hironori Unoki stable. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.