ISTANTE (7) finished fourth last start over 1500m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Well placed and should be tough to rein in. KURA KINKA (4) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 2200m at Funabashi, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. D'ARGENTO (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 2000m at this track. Has the class to take care of this field. HIRO A PRIORI (5) has been racing well including a last start second over 1500m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Hard to leave out.