ALLES TRAUM (7) brings the most reliable exposed form, having placed in both starts and again finding the frame at Hanshin Dirt when second to Pal Pal, beaten three and a half lengths. He has already placed twice at this distance and looks ready to convert that consistency. RHYTHM OF THUNDER (4) is the main danger after a strong debut second at Sapporo in a NEWCOMER, where he was beaten two lengths by Vent De L'Est at long odds; the two-month gap and first try around 1800m are the reservations, but the debut quality reads well. DANON CHAMPION (5) resumes after being beaten over 11 lengths as favourite on debut at Chukyo, yet his pedigree gives him scope to come on. EISENVOLK (1) improved into third at Hanshin Dirt and has placed at this distance, though he was safely behind Alles Traum there and profiles more as a minor-money chance.