TAISEI JASPER (6) is resuming from a lay-off of four months. Started just once last campaign, finishing second in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo. Big chance in this line-up. SEIFU SATSUKI (3) returns from a 98-day spell. Concluded the last campaign finishing fifth in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto, beaten 11 lengths. Yet to win over the obstacles from three starts but can improve this time in work. FIGHTS ON (4) was fresh from a spell last time out when he finished 14th on the flat over 1200m at Hanshin. Tackles the jumps for the first time. Sure to be well-schooled and is going to be thereabouts. NOBLE CRY (8) finished 11th last time out over 2400m at Tokyo eight months ago. Now taking on jumps racing for the first time. Anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.