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PALUSTRIS (12) Tidy run when 3rd last run at the track. Should be swooping on the field late. Can win this. MASANO HAYABUSA (4) Ran 3rd last run at this venue. Has shown early pace in races to date. Must be considered. NISHINO NASTURTIUM (6) Came in 5th last time around here. Overlooking the last run. Will be hitting the line strongly. Among better hopes. HAI VAN (9) Finished 4th last time at the track. Expecting improvement here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Isao Yamaguchi is highly regarded. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.