JP - Kawasaki - Race 4

REAL BLUES (3) resumes as the runner to beat. He was only fourth on debut, beaten by Bluff Catch, but that came over this 7f at this track and he was near the top of betting, so he owns the most relevant distance reference among the key chances. UME CHAUZO (1) was a well-supported favourite on debut over 4 ½f and failed badly behind Mina Star, yet the market strength, inside draw and second-up profile give him scope to rebound if the first go at 7f proves within reach. LIEN REGALIA (2) also comes through a 4 ½f debut as favourite, but his late work was the more encouraging visual and makes him the safer place-style danger. EPONA CHANCE (5) is race fit and fourth-up after two fair finishes at this venue, she lacks the sharp turn of form of the first three but has enough exposed racing to be competitive for a minor placing.