MEISHO CLARK (11) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at this track two starts back then landed the prize by 3 lengths last time out after being prominent at the turn over 2000m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. SALTAIRE (4) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head over 2000m at Kawasaki. No reason he cannot salute again. NISHINO MESSIAH (6) showed good pace over 2000m at this track when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to figure in the finish. DEMAIN FLEUR (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at Kawasaki, finishing third and only 0.7 lengths from the winner at the end of 2000m. Can fill a top-three spot.