Kanazawa

MARIA DIOSA (6) Won with a leg in the air by 4L last time at this venue. In good shape since resuming from a spell. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. RIKEA DARJEELING (2) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at this track and has a good draw. Been in the money frequently this preparation. Appears well in this. SMART PIRKA (4) Tidy run when 2nd last start at the track. Jockey Tatsuya Nakajima and trainer Hiromitsu Horiba are a strong combination. Producing consistent results since resuming from a break. Go close. MARUKAN MAYER (5) Ran 4th last start at this venue. Expecting improvement here. Keep in mind.