O K ACE (7) sets the standard after successive placings at this track, most recently beaten a length by Star Flash after tracking the speed and working home evenly. He has placed two from two at both the distance and this venue, and his five-start foundation gives him the most reliable profile. TOSEN IRUN (14) has placed at both career runs and comes in third-up, with his latest third behind Rosa Verona confirming he is holding form even though he now comes back from 1600m to 1400m. COSMO TSUKUYOMI (3) made an encouraging debut at this track when fourth to American Friends, closing from well back at long odds, and the addition of Takeshi Yokoyama is a positive for a colt who looks open to sharp improvement. KEPPARE (12) was only half a length behind Cosmo Tsukuyomi in that same debut race and had market respect at generous odds, so natural progression can put him right into the winning discussion.