SNAPPY DRESSER (3) was narrowly beaten last time out, finding one better over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. That followed a run of two wins on end going back to last prep. Rates highly this line up and is a big chance to return to the winner's list. NEW ORLEANS (8) showed good early speed from the inside draw when fresh from a spell last time out, leading for home before finding a couple better over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Should go well again with that run under the belt. RESUSCITATION (14) was successful last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, getting home by 1.3 lengths to make it three wins on the trot. Winning rider Yuji Hishida retains the mount. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. YAMANIN ASTRON (15) comes here off a break of three months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Can make his presence felt.