SKY STRIPES (2) is the top pick on the strength of his better exposed form, particularly the ALLOW third at Tokyo Dirt when beaten just over three lengths as a well-supported favourite. The last run before the break was clearly poor, but he is proven at around 1800m and gets Cristian Demuro back, with that pairing already one from one. BALIOS (10) is a genuine danger after resuming with a second at this track, beaten three lengths, and he has the profile to take benefit from that run even if he only battled on late. HIGH ROAD (8) was also solid first-up at this venue, going under by just under two lengths after winning a Mdn at Niigata Dirt before the spell, so his form is current and reliable. G T AMERICA (12) has put together consecutive seconds, the latest beaten a nose at this track, and remains right in the contest if the wide barrier does not cost him too much ground.