AQUA MARS (4) sets the standard after resuming with a sharp second at this track, beaten half a length as favourite, and he already owns a win and a placing from four tries around 1600m. His Mdn win at this venue before the break adds substance, and his overall profile is the most reliable of the main hopes. GOLD BAROWS (6) resumes after a six-month absence but has the right form for this, having run second in an ALLOW at this track after beating Adelphi at Fukushima Dirt. TAKE ON ME (3) is also fresh, yet his closing third at Sapporo Dirt and earlier second at Hakodate Dirt read well for this grade if he returns in similar order. ADELPHI (1) draws to get every chance and comes through a third at this track, though his 1600m record is more placing-based than winning-driven.