RYUNO FOWLER (9) is racing with great purpose and has two wins on end, most recently getting the prize by 1.3 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has a strong association with Takami Riku who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Bold showing expected. COSMO SONGE (5) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at this track two starts back then got the job done by a nose last time out over 1200m at this track. Wada Joji scored on him last time and retains the ride. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. GRAND JOUR (11) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only a nose from the winner at the end of 1200m after being in the firing line on the bend. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. VIKRANT (1) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths at this track over 1200m. Likely improver with top-three prospects.