TOA RUDOLF (2) reunites with Naoki Machida after scoring with ease over 1500m at Funabashi last time. Should settle handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. ANGE MARINA (3) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to figure in the finish. EXTENSIVELY (9) is a 15-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 31 lengths when fifth over 1500m at this track. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. PANDEIRO (13) took up the running last time and turned in front but faded to finish fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over this journey at Kawasaki. Deserves respect.