RANDY (4) was a gutsy winner last time over 2000m at this track, scoring by 1.5 lengths to make it two wins in a row. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will play a major role. A SHIN HEMERA (12) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when third over 2000m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in five starts over this course and distance. Meeting a deeper field this time but she cannot be underestimated. SMILE POPPY (9) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 9 lengths away in fourth at this track. Sure to be winding up late. ALRISCHA (8) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 2000m at Kawasaki, beaten 3 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he will be hard to beat.