RHEIN STRYKER (11) showed good speed last time out and fought on well when third over 2000m at this track. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Expected to be in the finish. CAPELLA STAR (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only 2 lengths from the winner at the end of 2000m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. HEAVEN'S CRY (4) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 9 lengths away in sixth last time out over 2000m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. MONARCH SLUGGER (6) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 9 when beaten 6 lengths into eighth at Kawasaki over 1500m. Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be underestimated.