VARIATION (3) is the one to beat after a consistent run of form at this venue, with a 900m win over Adenium followed by a third to Slava when sent out odds-on. That last effort was only even, but her record at this track and with Takuto Demizu gives her a strong base to rebound. DAIYU HAMILTON (6) brought up a sharp form turnaround when beating Martee by two and a half lengths over 900m at this track at big odds, and that last-start win puts him right in the race if he holds the level. MANY (7) has not been winning, yet fourths behind Steve and Lot Pilina read competitively enough for this grade, and his broader 1400m record gives him each-way substance. REMIGINO TESORO (2) is the proven track-and-trip runner, winning from Grand Bouquet last start after a neck second to Handen Laurier, so his reliability keeps him heavily involved.