CARAMEL CHOCOLAT (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is right in contention. KERAUNOS KAZU (4) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1500m at Urawa when he was handy all the way. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. WORLD BATTLE (1) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 2000m at Urawa. Has the talent to return to the winners' list. KING'S WAY (10) finished second at this track and distance at his last appearance six months ago. Among the better hopes.