SAEROUN BISUL (3) leads the charge after a win and two placings in three runs this campaign, including a third here as a well-supported favourite, just under three lengths back. His stats at this track are solid, with one win and three placings from six starts. The return of Song Jae Chul is a bonus given their record. SAVERS (10) poses a key threat based on talent rather than a last-start flop; though finishing second last, he has a win and a placing from four starts here, plus a decent run over 1700m before that. GOLDEN BALL (4) shows notable last-start improvement, finishing second on soft ground and beating Savers three weeks ago, though her long-term winning rate tempers enthusiasm. STEEPLE (2) took third last time after being overlooked in the market and is fitter third-up, making her a genuine threat if she can replicate that competitive effort.