COLOMBAGES (3) made progress last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but he is worth serious consideration. FORD TESORO (2) didn't do a bad job when second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. The engagement of Shuji Akaoka is a positive move. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. BEAR ANGEL (8) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1600m at this track when fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Should be thereabouts. MUSASHI FUJIN (10) could only manage seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten just 1.5 lengths. No surprise to see him in contention.