GALE RIDER (3) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of three months, his last appearance being a win over 1400m at this track at his only run of that campaign. Goes well fresh and did score only try course and distance. Looks hard to beat. BERGERONNETTE (6) finished fourth over 1400m at this track at his most recent appearance on June 8. Has won fresh and both career wins have been at this trip. Expect a bold showing. DON PASSIONE (14) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 1400m at this track nine months ago. Has a high cruising speed. Capable of testing this field. MIGHTY MIGHTY (10) finished 15th over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt at his most recent appearance on October 5. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.