TEIKOKU (7) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 6 lengths at this track over 1500m. Form here at this trip reads well with four wins from eight starts. Leading contender. MANI HERO (8) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found the front, leading for most of the way before fading late to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. Tatsuya Nakajima who has seven wins when partnering stays on. Expecting a bold showing. ASTER DIMBULA (6) got well back over 1700m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing seventh. Ideally placed and can play a major role. BLAST BAROWS (2) gave a sight here last time, leading until late before finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1400m. Good top-three prospects.