TAISEI GUST (6) lifted strongly to score last time with half a length to spare over 1200m at this track, making it seven in succession. Has a formidable combination with Takayuki Yano who has been aboard for his last five wins. Likely to feature. ITALO (11) has scored at his last three starts, most recently by 2 lengths over 1200m at this track. That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins from seven starts. Can measure up again. PLATINUM ROD (3) turned in a fine effort to win by 0.8 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Meets some better types this time but another win beckons. DUAL RONDO (12) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten half a length. In the right race and is a winning hope.