CHARIS IMON (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 800m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. PINO MORAN (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 900m at Kawasaki, beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RYUNO ARDERN (4) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over 800m at this track. This sets up nicely. ONNEA (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 17 lengths away in ninth over 1000m at Funabashi. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.