AKDENIZ (11) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Kasamatsu with success over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by one length after being in contention on the bend. Likely to be there at the finish again. GATLIN TESORO (8) finished fourth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head as favourite after being in the firing line on the bend over 1400m at this track. No reason he cannot salute again. LORD REAL (9) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 26 when beaten 4 lengths into fourth at this track over 1400m. Placed to advantage and can run a better race. REEF AQUARIUM (10) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when tenth over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.