TAKARA LINER (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1600m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Sits handy in the run. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. MELAMPODIUM (3) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 1600m at this track. Goes well at this journey, including two wins from five starts. All set to run well. SURMOUNT (7) turned in a fair race when resuming then improved second up to finish third over 1400m at Urawa. Decent placing record at this longer trip. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Capable of testing this field. BRAVE OUT (5) improved sharply last time out to score by one length over 1600m at this track a month ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.