MELAMPODIUM (4) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 1.5 lengths over 1600m at Funabashi. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Leading player again. MADE IT MUM (1) turned in a much better effort last start when beaten only 0.9 lengths into third at Ohi over 1800m. Well placed and is a major contender. SUN ALSO RISE (5) is having her second run back from a break after she failed to threaten first up over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 6 lengths. Has sound form at this track and distance with a win and six minor placings from 10 runs. Sure to be thereabouts in a race that suits. MATERIAL GIRL (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 14 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Strips fitter and can feature in the finish.