SAMMARU SHIP (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1200m at this track, leading throughout and putting 4 lengths on his rivals. Strong performer when third up with six wins and zero minor placings from seven appearances. Norifumi Mikamoto is back on and has a solid record on the eight-year-old, including 12 wins. Bold showing expected. ZEUS BISTY (5) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. ZODIAC REVE (8) was right in contention when they turned for home and kept finding to finish second last start over 1200m at this track, beaten a neck. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. SATONO MUSTANG (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when third over 1200m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. In contention this time.