VIVID MOON (12) was comfortably accounted for when fourth last time out over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the turn. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Yet to miss the placings in four starts over this course and distance. Naoki Machida is a key engagement. Finds a suitable assignment and can rediscover winning form. BACKBEAT (6) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1400m at this track three-and-a-half months ago. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Leading contender. K T KISEKI (8) is a 21-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at this track over 900m, beaten 4 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. LAPILLUS IMERU (5) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can secure another top-three finish.