Niigata

RIVER SONIC (4) Fresh from a spell. Ran on into 4th last time at Sapporo. Suitably placed in this race. ASK DU CHAMP (13) Racing fresh today after a break. Ran 6th last start at Kyoto. Capable of bouncing back and going over extra ground. Has the ability to take this out. TOA KERKYRA (9) On a quick back up. Improved when 4th last run at this track and going over extra ground. Expecting to settle positively. Will be around the mark at odds. KRATELOS (10) Managed to run into 2nd last run at Chukyo and racing over extra ground. Should muster plenty of early toe. Good career start. In the mix.