Niigata

YAMAME HOPE (7) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last time at the track. Worth consideration. ZONNEBLOEM (9) Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 5L last start here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Can win this. IKUOKUKONEN (2) Back from a break. Faded at the finish when 7th last run at Hanshin and has a good draw. Has plenty of early speed. Jockey Christophe Lemaire rates highly aboard. Looks to be value. THAVMA (6) Ran home into 3rd last time at this venue. Displaying good ability since resuming from a break. Must respect in this event.