MARUKA IGUAZU (4) sets the standard after a head second to Omatsuri Otoko at this track, with a third to the same horse as favourite two runs back confirming the strength of his current form. His three wins and three placings from six starts at this track and distance give him the most complete profile. VLAG (6) is the main danger if sharper second-up; he was safely held first-up over 1400m, but his 1700m record at this venue is strong and he has already chased Maruka Iguazu home in A1 company. ARMALCOLITE (5) is harder to sell on recent margins, yet has enough career depth to be a place factor if he improves sharply back around 1700m. ECORO COURAGE (2) resumes off a poor ninth, but five wins and two placings from eight starts at this track and distance keep him in the wider mix.