FRIEND ROMA (10) reunites with Takayuki Yano after scoring with ease over 1200m at this track last time. Has an impressive strike rate at this distance with two wins from four runs and is expected to feature. LIME FLAVOR (2) was well in commission last start over 1200m at this track when fifth, beaten 5 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is expected to feature. JUNE DRAGON (9) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1200m at this track when he was in the firing line all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. LOVE ME MARY (5) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways.