CHAMPAGNE LIFE (10) lifted strongly only to just miss when first-up last start over 1600m at this track. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. WATER CLARK (2) has recorded two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Was handy all the way and finished 1.3 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1600m at Kyoto. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. TERRA MERITA (9) finished 1.75 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1600m at this track on December 28. Form here at this distance is sound with two wins and two minor placings from six starts. Can figure prominently in this suitable race. ZENDAN HAYABUSA (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Kokura, beaten 11 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish.