MUTEKI SHACHO (5) is the one to beat on the strength of his profile at this track and distance, where he has a win and a placing from three attempts. His first-up fifth at Tokyo Dirt was sound enough after settling well back, and the market again respected him, so he has the right foundation to improve second-up. MARILYN BAROWS (6) is the main danger, bringing an excellent overall record of one win and six placings from eight starts, plus two placings from two runs at this track. She was beaten as favourite fresh, but closed off well enough to suggest she remains a genuine winning player. VERGINE (4) has been around the mark in two 1200m runs this campaign and has the same jockey back, though the return to 1400m is the small reservation. BRONTES (11) was third at this track when resuming and has placed three times from four tries at this track and distance, making him a reliable inclusion despite still chasing a first win over this course and trip.