PAVE RING (5) is a two-start maiden who filled a minor placing at Nakayama at the last run before spelling. Expect she has come on over the break. Well placed and happy to have her on top. KITASAN RISER (1) faced the starter for the first time and finished fifth last start at Nakayama over 2000m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Should progress this time and is expected to feature. CHANGE OF HEART (6) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 5.5 lengths away in eighth over 1600m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. WIDE KRIEGER (12) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished 12th at Hanshin over 1400m, beaten 6 lengths. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.