MIRAGE KNIGHT (8) is having his first run since October 26. Has never missed the top-three when fresh, and he did win over 2000m at Sapporo at the start of last prep. Expected to go very well. REX NOVUS (3) resumes. Didn't do a bad job at his only run last prep on October 26, finishing ninth and beaten 5 lengths over 3000m in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) at this track. Expecting a bold showing in this company. RIGHT TRACK (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 9 lengths away in 12th over 3000m in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) at this track on October 26. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Capable of playing a big role. SCHWARZ MASAMUNE (6) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 2400m at Hanshin, scoring by a neck. Will be better for that latest run and cannot be ruled out.