GRANDE PLAGE (10) was an emphatic winner last time over 1800m at this track with today's rider Yuga Kawada engaged. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best form puts him right in this. PENNA VELOCE (5) has recorded six minor placings from seven runs this campaign. A neck from the winner in second last time out over 1900m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GOLDEN CLOUD (4) is having his first run since November 16. Goes very well when fresh - has not been out of the money in three first-up runs and did win over 1800m at Niigata Dirt at the start of last prep. Key runner. BAKKEN RECORD (1) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Looks well placed so expect another big run.