JP - Kawasaki - Race 2

EWALD (3) brings the strongest exposed profile, with four placings from four starts and another solid third at this track when beaten two lengths by Black Lizard as a well-supported favourite. The beaten-favourite tag is the only small mark, but he has kept closing off and Takayuki Yano remaining aboard adds to the confidence. CENDRILLON (8) is the clear danger after running second to Gold Monaco at this venue, and her three placings from four starts, including two from two at the distance, make her a genuine winning threat if she can convert that consistency. COSMO NEUJAHR (7) is still raw after only two starts and was beaten eight and a half lengths as favourite last time, yet he did pick up late and has more scope than most. LOW NON BARD (4) resumes after four months, which is the obvious fitness query, but he placed in all three runs last campaign and his two placings from two attempts at the distance give him a solid platform fresh.