LOVE NEVER DIES (2) came home strongly last start to finish third, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt when coming back from a break. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Likely to feature. GRANDE SFIDA (10) hit the frame two starts ago at Niigata Dirt but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 3 lengths over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Nicely placed to turn things around. VENT DOUX (13) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Capable of playing a big role. AMERICAN BEYOND (11) has not won for a long while. Last raced on July 19 when beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth at Kokura Dirt over 1000m. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better.