MARGOT MIST (17) sets the standard after finishing third at this track three weeks ago, beaten just over a length, and that followed a fighting Hanshin win over From Raven. He has now placed in all three attempts at this track and distance, so while Swimmy Yunibansu had his measure in that latest meeting, the overall profile is strong enough to make him the one to beat. GOOD PIECE (15) is the clear danger after closing nicely for fifth in the same race, only a length and a half away, and his Kokura win from Mirai Harmony before that gives him a sharp second-up platform. SWIMMY YUNIBANSU (6) outran big odds when second in that key lead-up and beat both Margot Mist and Good Piece there, making her a genuine repeat threat if she holds that level. MOUNTAIN BAROWS (18) brings winning form from this track, scoring by a length from Bersa, and his narrow Kokura third before that says the form is more than a one-off despite the wider draw.