JP - Kawasaki - Race 3

UNSUI (2) sets the standard after a commanding six-length win at this track, where he was odds-on, sat behind the leaders, and pulled away to beat Reve Filles. Now second-up, he's already won here at this distance and retains a rider with a perfect record on him, making his form the benchmark. GHERKIN VIPER (6) poses the main threat, returning after five months off, having won his only start here by two and a half lengths as the odds-on favourite. The small debut field raises some depth concerns, but he did convincingly beat Ikuno Knight and is proven at this trip. RIKEA CHA CHA CHA (5) was well behind Unsui last start, but her Ohi third two runs back was stronger, and her trainer-jockey combo keeps her in the place mix. REVE FILLES (7) followed Unsui home first-up and has three placements from six starts around 4 ½f, though the six-length gap suggests she's more of a minor hope.