VILJA LIED (11) finished 3.5 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt after being prominent at the corner when first up from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should be prominent from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. ELF STRUCK (8) is back after a break of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with six minor placings from nine tries. Looks a winning chance. STIR HEART (5) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 5 lengths. Has a solid second-up record and should be better for that first-up run. Among the leading chances. DURA LYS (16) is back after a break of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m at Niigata Dirt. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with two minor placings. Has to be respected.