A SHIN IHNEN (7) is the horse to beat after going under by only a neck in C2 grade at this track last start, having loomed up and fought hard. She is still chasing that first win, but nine placings from 14 starts and four placings from eight attempts at this track and distance make her the most reliable form runner. OCEA FAIRMONT (12) resumes from a three-month break, yet his latest race start was a dominant COND win at this venue and trip, with the winning rider back aboard. TEXTURE (2) is close to a breakthrough after a neck second in C2 company and brings a similar near-miss profile, though her overall winless record keeps the case a shade below the top pair. KEN BRIDGE SAKURA (6) was second in C2 grade last start and has place claims if she can repeat that effort in this company.