ASCOLI PICENO (17) last appeared when successful by a head over 1351m in Group 2 grade at Riyadh 12 weeks ago, the only time she went to the races last prep. Christophe Lemaire who has three wins when partnering stays on. Expecting a bold showing. BOND GIRL (10) has been thereabouts recently, the latest result a fifth beaten 1.2 lengths in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes over 1600m. Yutaka Take has registered five minor placings when on board. Should be in the finish. ARGINE (3) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten a nose, over 1600m at Hanshin when coming back from a spell. Goes up a notch this time but still has winning claims on her best figures. QUEEN'S WALK (16) last raced when successful by a nose over 2000m in the G2 Kinko Sho at Chukyo nine weeks ago. Makes plenty of appeal.