Sonoda

NAMURA DURAN (1) Came in 6th last time here. Expecting improvement and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Key player. NISHINO GRACIAS (2) Underperformed when 9th last start at the track but has a positive draw. Expect to go close. A SHIN JIKOKUTEN (3) Finished 5th last run around here. Displays good tactical speed. Looking sharp on the track since returning from a break. Has scope so do not ignore. SHEN HU (7) Finished 2nd last time at Kanazawa. Has shown early pace in races to date. Jockey Osamu Shimohara and trainer Masashi Atarashi command respect as a team. Among the chances.