THOR HAMMER (6) got home by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1500m at this track. Yet to miss the placings from three starts at this track. Tatsuya Hamada sticks. Bold showing expected. EPOCA DEL SOLE (1) missed the placings last time out over this distance at Urawa, beaten 6 lengths. Has a very good record here including two wins from four starts. Likely to feature. PALENQUE (4) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1500m after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. ANOTHER MATE (5) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1600m at this track, clocking in 4.5 lengths from the winner. Has sound form here including a win and two minor placings from six starts. Definite chance.