SORTE AREIA (5) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 5.5 lengths into eighth over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Won only try course and distance. Strips fitter and will take running down off the low draw. SUNRISE KEVIN (12) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1700m at Kokura Dirt ten weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Goes well fresh and won only try course and distance. Definite top-three contender. ZEN ESPOIR (3) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m on April 26. Among the better hopes. MACHINE (2) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 1.3 lengths last time over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Record at this journey is impressive with two wins and two placings from five runs and is among the main hopes.