A SHIN JIKOKUTEN (1) has accrued three minor placings from four runs this preparation. Continued the trend last start when third over 820m at this track. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. LA LA VANILLE (5) is going well with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1230m at this track after she was handy all the way. Has her share of talent and finds a suitable race. FUKU HUALIEN (7) gave a bold display over this course and distance last start, racing on the speed and boxing on well to finish second. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. GROOVE GROOVE (6) was prominent into the straight last time but was claimed late to finish fourth over 820m at this track. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.