MONT SAINT GOLDEN (1) impressed last time with a 6 length win at Niigata Dirt over this journey. Should be prominent from the outset. Will give a great sight. T O GLASER (7) recorded his maiden win three back and is ready to score again after a couple of recent minor placings, the latest when third at Kyoto Dirt. Has a good association with Riki Takasugi with a run of three top-three results. Best form puts him right in this. KINDERPUNSCH (6) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fifth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 8 lengths. Has the talent to produce another win. SHIRANUI (5) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found a forward position then knocked up in the straight to finish 11th over 1400m in the G3 Kyoto Sho Fantasty Stakes. Will find this much easier. Well placed and expected to measure up. Among the top-three hopes.