Sonoda

VALAR (2) Ran 5th last time at this venue. Should bounce back and proven runner at this distance. Souta Hijikata has been successful aboard previously. Expected to settle towards the rear. Should go well. KAWAKITA HOKU LEA (6) Put the head down when winning last start here and hard to fault at the distance. Going well this campaign. Tomohiro Yoshimura has been successful previously. Can win this. QUICK QUEEN (5) Came in 4th last run at this track. Expected to rebound. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Among better hopes. HERCULES TOWER (8) Looked flat when 7th last run at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Has been a model of consistency this prep. Won't be far away.