QUEEN DIA (1) looks the one to beat after consecutive seconds at this track over 1600m, beaten two lengths by Gwanaksan Sky last start and three lengths by Semyeong Dia before that. The return to 1400m is supported by three wins and three placings at around the trip, including two wins at this track and distance, and barrier 1 gives her a strong overall profile. SONGDANG HWANGTAEJA (3) is the clear danger after missing by a nose behind Hyeukmusang last start despite being unwanted in the market. His broader record is reliable, with three wins and ten places from 22 starts, and Lim Da Bin has had good success aboard him. CHUPUNGNYEONG (8) has to rebound from a plain ninth, but his previous third as favourite behind One Dia reads well enough to keep him in calculations. EAST GANGJEOK (6) was fourth last start and has a strong 1400m record, so he appeals as a genuine placing hope if he finds a little more late.