RED HOT (12) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Likely to be prominent again at the start of this campaign. GONTA (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1800m at this track. This doesn't look as hard so he is a leading contender. LUFADA (9) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Can make his presence felt. MACHINE (3) scored a commanding victory at Niigata Dirt over 1800m at his latest appearance on May 23, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and is not to be discounted.