SAGANO OUMASAN (9) has been going well this prep, scoring last start over 2000m at this track to make it two wins from three runs this time in. Can measure up again. MEINER ODESSA (7) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 2000m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. WINNER'S SONG (4) improved sharply on his sixth two starts back at this track with success over 2000m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.75 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Taking on a better line-up this time but he can go back-to-back. FORTUNATE (2) showed good speed and fought on for third over 2000m at this track last time. Drawn to go forward. Among the top-three contenders.