WIN SHUKRAN (7) returns from a 63-day spell. Made just the one appearance when last in work and was fifth in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto, beaten 7 lengths. Talented flat performer close to a jumps win. Likely to play a major role. RED LA MANCHE (10) did fairly well when he finished third in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto two runs back. Less effective last time when 14 lengths away in fifth in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto. Certainly worth including. ANOTHER ACE (1) finished fifth two runs ago at Kyoto then wound up in seventh last time in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Worth serious consideration. DOVER HAWK (3) tackles the jumps for the first time. Last raced when he finished seventh in a over 1200m at Nakayama on January 5. Anticipating a bright start to the new phase of his career.