HAM TAN (12) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1800m at Hanshin. Commenced last prep with a minor placing at Hanshin over 1800m. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. SELVAGGIO (3) is yet to break through after five career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1600m at this track following a minor placing at Kokura over 1800m the run prior. Likely to play a major role. LA LA DIABLE (13) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1600m at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. One of the contenders. ILLUMINA G T (4) finished second last time over 1600m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 3 lengths. Ready to go one better.