JP - Nagoya - Race 4

ONDINE (10) gets top billing in a race where the main hopes all have some qualification. She was beaten over 10 lengths as a well-supported favourite at Nagoya last start, so the market trust was not repaid, but her debut third showed enough and she is third-up with the class drop in her favour. NATIVE DANCE (1) has the steadier recent profile, with consecutive fourths and market respect both times, the latest margin behind Flattern was plain, though he did beat Ondine in that meeting. PHILIA ASTI (9) brings the cleanest single piece of fresh form, placing on debut behind Solaine after travelling well and working home evenly, and natural improvement keeps her right in the contest. BE GIFTED (5) was costly as a very short odds-on favourite on debut, but she did keep battling after sitting behind the leaders and can improve enough to be in the minor-money picture.