SILFLAY (16) was in the firing line on the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1300m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ANGEL LADDER (14) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep with a tenth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Ready to run well. SHONAN RALLY (6) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1300m at this track when he was always up in the leading division. Likely improver with strong prospects. UNEXPLORED (1) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Nicely placed to run well again.