ASK STEIN (4) is a progressive four-year-old entire who resumes from a break of three months, his last appearance being a win over 1800m at Niigata Dirt at his only run of that campaign. Has two wins to his name when fresh from a spell. Should be too good for this field. SHIN BELIEVE (10) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. PENNA VELOCE (14) had been racing well prior to finishing 4 lengths back in fifth over 1800m at this track. Has a decent record at this track. One of the contenders. RUDESHEIM (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten just one length. No surprise to see him in contention.