Inside draw, proven track form and Katsuki Niwa back aboard all help. The recent fourth to Line Of Soul keeps him right in the winning mix.

Third-up and well proven at 1400m, but two heavy defeats this campaign leave him looking more a place hope than a winning threat.

Beaten a length and a half after fighting hard last start, with strong track and jockey records behind him. Looks the one to beat.

Did win here two runs back, but the first-up last was poor and she has to improve significantly.

Returns freshened, but recent margins are heavy and he is winless around 1400m. Others make far more appeal.

Long 1400m record is noted, but recent runs have been plain and he must find much more.

Recent form is below his best, but ten wins from 19 starts at 1400m gives him a strong rebound profile.

Strong 1400m record gives her a knock-out chance, but the latest A3 run was too plain to rate her higher.

Plain in A1 last start, but his prior A4 win at this venue keeps him in the place mix if he rebounds.

Back after five weeks and has strong 1400m stats, but recent Kochi form is poor. Place claims only.