KAYAKO (8) looks the right horse to have on top after a fourth to Bleu Vert when respected near the top of an open market, following a third the start prior when she worked home into the frame from generous odds. Her win record at this track and distance is the small reservation, but 13 placings from 43 tries at the setup says she is reliable enough for a race of this shape. MEISHO MASAKARI (5) resumes from a three-month break with the strongest proven 1400m record, having finished second to Simpatia at his final run before the spell and owning four wins at this track and distance. OUTSIDE BET (7) has been only fair at his past two, yet the winning rider returns and his track-distance profile keeps him in the hunt. YUBAE (4) has been below her best lately, but she is a track-and-trip winner with useful weight relief and enough old form to press for a placing.