KURINO NICE GUY (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 8 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1300m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Shuji Akaoka gets the best out of this nine-year-old gelding. Nicely placed to get the prize. FULL GORILLA (1) did his best work late to finish third at big odds at his latest appearance at this track over 1400m. Good signs last time and can feature in the finish. BANDONEON (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. AQUAMARINE BLUE (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 11 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.