Sonoda

EXSPERION (7) Dominant winner by 8L last start at this track and suited at this trip in the past. Souta Hijikata has been successful previously. Likely to settle back in the field. One of the major hopes. SMALT (8) Came in 4th last time at this venue. Overlooking the last run. Masamichi Kashihara stable are having a great run of late. Toyokazu Tano does know the horse very well. Looks well suited in this race. SMART SATURN (5) Came in 3rd last start here. Has been a model of consistency since coming back from a spell. Will be around the mark at odds. KIMON CARRINGTON (6) Tidy run when 2nd last time around here and showing improvement in recent outings. Follow market leads.