JUN FUKARI (11) is the top selection after producing a decisive finish at Urawa last start, coming from an unlikely position to win by two lengths over Jo Salute. That followed a fourth behind Cornetto Rosso at this track, so the prior matchup is a query, but the latest win was strong enough to put him clearly in the race. CORNETTO ROSSO (9) has the most direct track-and-distance case, having beaten Fulmine Bianco by a neck at this venue last start and boasting one win and two places from three runs at this track and distance. VESEL (12) is unbeaten in two runs this campaign, both at this track, and was heavily backed into very short odds-on territory when scoring last time. GOTLAND (4) was third to Cornetto Rosso at this venue as a well-supported favourite and kept finding late, though his four tries around 1500m have produced two placings without a win.