AVALANCHE (13) sets the standard after going under by a nose at this track four weeks ago, and his one win and three placings from five starts at this track and distance give him the most reliable race profile. The plain Niigata Dirt run two back is outweighed by that sharp return to form, and he looks well placed to go one better. AMBASSADE NEIGE (9) is a serious threat after being beaten a nose at Niigata Dirt last start, with his broader record of one win and four placings from eight starts showing he holds his form well. PURIPURI PUDDING (15) has not missed a place in four starts and was beaten just under a length at this venue as favourite, so she brings a strong consistency angle with only 52kg. UT JOURNEY (7) improved into third at this track last start despite being unwanted in the market, and her 1300m record of one win and six placings from 11 starts keeps her firmly in the winning mix.