DIXIE GUNNER (9) returns from a break of six months. Was going well at the back end of last prep with placings at his last two starts, the latest at this course and distance. Has a good record here at this journey with two wins and four minor placings from seven starts. A bold showing is expected. FIDDLE FADDLE (10) missed the frame when resuming from a break last time out, finishing fifth and beaten 2.5 lengths over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Overall record is sound when second-up and has plenty of upside with the run under her belt. Expected to run well. THREE PEACE (1) finished second two runs back at Tokyo Dirt then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. PROTEA (6) last appeared when he finished sixth over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt on May 18. Comes here with definite top-three claims.