COPANO LUCAS (2) sets the standard after consecutive COND wins at this track, most recently beating Jasper Leon by three lengths as a well-supported favourite. His record at around 1500m is already strong and his partnership with Takahiro Imai has produced three wins from four starts, so he brings the most reliable winning profile. SOL AMOR (3) is the danger after resuming with a sound second in C3 grade, beaten a length and a half by Peptide Plata after being prominent in betting, though she is still chasing a first win. IBUSHIGIN (4) has been racing in stronger B-grade races and his latest fourth had merit given he looked out of play before finishing strongly. GRACE CHARMANT (7) returned to form when second to Ho O Brights, and her three wins around this trip keep her in the mix for another honest showing.