WONDERFUL BOND (5) looks to launch this prep the way he ended the last eight months ago when he scored over 2000m at Kyoto. Credentials hard to fault. SATONO IVORY (3) made a nice return two back then met with solid backing but disappointed when ninth over 2000m at Kyoto seven weeks ago. This easier and well worth another chance. YOKA O (10) did little and finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 2200m at Hanshin last start after being in contention on the bend, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Kyoto the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SHIN DREAM SHIN (1) was in the firing line on the corner and finished second last start over 2000m at Tokyo, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Hard to beat in this suitable race.