SHIN BELIEVE (13) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be hard to stop. ARENA PALACIO (12) took advantage of the good draw when resuming from a spell last start and led for much of the way before finishing second, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Well-placed and should be tough to rein in again. STOP YEARNING (11) did well to score at Kyoto Dirt two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when fourth over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PUFF (15) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 3 lengths. Fitter so can figure in the finish.