CLARINET SONATA (10) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten a neck when she made late ground. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OEUF D'OEUF (16) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 11 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1600m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Looms as a serious contender. HELVETIOS (13) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Not much depth to this so must be considered. M T ESTATE (3) returns from a break of nine weeks. Did kick off his last prep with a minor placing over 1400m at Sonoda. Among the main hopes on his best figures.