BELLAGIO SAKURA (6) has the clearest recent form, coming off consecutive seconds at Mombetsu and missing by only half a length over 1100m last start after being sent out odds-on. The 1500m is new, but she has placed three times from five starts and brings the most reliable profile. NATIVE DANCE (8) is the main danger after running third at this track, and the weight relief helps him build on a run where he made late ground from a difficult spot. BE GIFTED (12) has more upside than most, having improved from a debut fifth to a second over 920m at this venue, and she is third-up after being well found in betting at both starts. YAMA BIG (9) resumes off a mixed first campaign, with a debut third at this track the form reference that gives her minor claims if she returns in that shape.
