RYOTA SPECIAL (1) did a good job last time, finishing in the money when second over 2000m at this track. Mai Fukuhara stays on and although yet to win has been in the money on four occasions. Should be hard to stop. ALBUS DRACO (12) drifted back over 2000m here last time before winding up late to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths. Sure to prove tough to stop. ENERGY POCO A POCO (5) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1600m at Ohi, clocking in 4 lengths from the winner. Should run very well. RIGU RHEIA (2) resumed a week-and-a-half ago over 1500m at Kawasaki and was only beaten 1.5 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the turn. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.