NARITA ARMOR (9) has the most appealing profile after putting his C2 rivals away by two and a half lengths as odds-on favourite, and his record of one win and three placings from six starts at the distance gives the form a solid base. LORD STELLATO (6) is the obvious danger after a seven-length C2 win at this track when heavily backed, with the leading local jockey and trainer combination adding further confidence. JOKER (12) was also decisive resuming, beating Ho O Laurentia by two and a half lengths, and his consistency over the past 12 months keeps him right in the race despite the wide draw. BLUE DIA CITY (7) is less exposed and comes off a C2 win at this track and distance, though his earlier Nakayama Dirt run leaves him with a little more to prove.