MELONE (3) returns from a layoff of nine weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at this track. Comes here with definite claims. LEONARD STAR (8) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but failed to live up to market expectations last time when out of the placings at Kyoto over the same trip. Likely improver with strong prospects. BULL'S EYE PRINCE (2) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 5.5 lengths when tenth over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt eight weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. DOLCE MISTO (1) has not appeared since she finished 12th over 1200m at Hanshin on April 11. Makes each-way appeal.