B B CLOSER (6) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1800m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and will be a tough nut to crack again. DANTSU SHITAN (3) was an emphatic winner last time over 1800m at this track with today's rider Keisuke Dazai engaged. Leading contender again. GOD ESPADA (16) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt. Looks a strong top-three prospect. TAISEI KAISER (7) returns after a spell of three months. Looking to emulate his win at Hanshin Dirt when returning from a spell last prep. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on two occasions from four runs. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.