FIGHTS ON (5) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1200m at this track, beaten a neck. Has a solid second-up record and should be fitter with a run under the belt. Ready to find winning form. ITSUMO NIKONIKO (1) is racing well, scoring by 2 lengths two back at Kokura then finishing a respectable fourth last time over 1200m at this track when not too far away. Should be poised just off the lead. Will prove tough to beat. BAND SHELL (8) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 1200m at this track after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Has further improvement to come and is capable of sharp improvement. KRIS ARTHUR (3) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a 12th over 1200m at Kyoto after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects.