SHADOW METEOR (7) is a talented type who recently returned from a break and made it three straight wins, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 2000m at this track. Back to the scene of the last success so hard to knock. SHONAN RAPIDUS (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Will give the top pick plenty to think about. ETHELFLEDA (16) missed the placings last time out over this distance at Tokyo, beaten 3 lengths. Form here strong boasting two wins from three starts. Right in contention. HO O MUSASHI (15) finished 6 lengths behind the winner in eighth place when resuming over 2000m last start at Tokyo. Has a fair record when second-up, including three top three finishes. Likely improver.