YAMABUKI (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.75 lengths away in third over 2000m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HATANO LA TOUR (3) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Kawasaki, beaten 14 lengths into fifth. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to take this out. RODEO QUEEN (7) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when ninth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. YUYU PRESENCE (5) again failed to feature last start, finishing ninth and beaten 14 lengths over 2000m at this track. One of the better hopes.