Kokura

ARVAND RUD (4) Good effort to place 2nd last start at Kyoto and showing consistent performance in races. Been in the placegetters each attempt this campaign. Expected to fight out the finish. LONG HOLIDAY (10) Resuming after a spell. Good performance to run into 3rd last time at Kyoto. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can win this. SATONO AGUDO (6) Back after a spell. Hit the line well when 2nd beaten by 2 1/2L last run at Kyoto and was a debutant last start. Christophe Lemaire is an advantage. Won't be far away. LAPTOP (3) Inched into 4th last time at Hanshin. Looks to be value.