SUMMER AGAIN (2) was unplaced two starts ago in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata then produced a better result last time when he finished fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. Ideally placed this time around. MAR D'IRLANDA (8) returns from a 63-day spell. Made just the one appearance when last in work and was fifth in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo, beaten 10 lengths. Sure to be improved on just the one try over the jumps. Can make his presence felt. SORREL BULLET (7) returns from a short break. Turned in a better effort at the last run before the spell when fourth in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata, beaten 12 lengths. Strong contender if runs to latest figure. A BATTUTA (3) did a reasonable job when he finished second in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto two runs back. Less effective last time when 7 lengths away in fifth in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Expect a return to form.