SHIMOGURI (4) produced a reasonable effort after being in the firing line on the bend to finish a nose away in second last start over 1400m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. MIKINOKARAKURIBAKO (6) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 4 lengths. Well-placed to make amends. NISHINO REPEAT (1) settled well back when 5.5 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at this track the run before. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GREEN FLASH (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1200m at this track, beaten only 0.8 lengths. This looks a good race for her and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways.