TAISEI DORADO (9) looks the horse to beat after resuming with a determined win at this track, scoring by a neck from Tamamo Lamp when near the top of betting. His profile is lightly raced and efficient, with two wins from four starts overall, two wins from two at this venue and two wins from three at the distance. ARTLESS MIND (6) is the obvious danger, particularly with one win and three placings from five starts at this track and distance and a useful record with Cristian Demuro. SAINT HORSE (8) brings the most consistent recent form, having run second at this venue last start after another second at Hanshin Dirt, and his season record keeps him firmly in the mix. T O LYMAN (4) has not fired in two runs this campaign, but the return to 1800m and a prior win at this track give him enough substance to be considered a place chance with some upside.