SAGANO OUMASAN (3) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being in the firing line on the turn over 1800m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be underestimated. REAL MUHAMMAD (4) started at $4.70 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 6 lengths, at this track over 1800m. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Expected to be in the finish. KAZU PIREAS (8) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish. BUZZUTCHI (1) showed good speed and led for much of the way before fading to finish eighth, beaten 12 lengths, over 2000m here last time. Can sneak into the finish.