FIRST BOY (2) has the right blend of current form and proven 1500m credentials, with two wins from three starts at this track and distance and a strong overall record of three wins and five placings from eleven starts. His Kasamatsu third behind Earth Judge was sound enough after he was unwanted in the market, and the dominant win over Vermeil Doll the run before reads well for this. CANDY TUFT (12) comes off a decisive three-length win over Fuku Belle E at this venue and has the leading jockey back aboard, though the run prior was poor enough to keep some caution in the price. ARES TESORO (9) is reliable around this circuit, with one win and four placings from seven track-and-distance attempts, and his recent fourth behind Seisui Million keeps him right in the race. BARFLEUR (3) was heavily backed when winning a C4 by a length last start and has the upside to hold a minor winning chance if she carries that form up in grade.