BONNE SOIREE (1) just missed the frame when resuming from a break last time out, finishing fifth and beaten 1.75 lengths over 1400m at Niigata. Overall record is sound when second-up and should be better for that first-up run. Rates highly on best form and should go very well. POD LOIRE (10) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1400m at Niigata when fresh from a spell. Sound record at this distance with two wins and three minor placings from seven runs. Likely to prove tough to beat. GAMMA G T P (14) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Worth plenty of thought. CHANNEL TUNNEL (5) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1600m at Nakayama. Makes plenty of appeal.