DANON RAINIER (6) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. SALT ROCK (1) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 11 lengths when eighth in a 1400m contest at this track six-and-a-half weeks ago. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. VIKEN (10) finished 7 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1200m at Funabashi two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Strong top-three chance. RIKO LOUISE (7) improved second-up last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Another forward showing is anticipated.