DON REPULSE (13) is the top pick after resuming with a determined neck win over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beating Wanderer in 3yo+ ALLOW grade. He has a handy track-and-distance record and that recent win gives him the clearest current platform among the main hopes. LORD FRONTIER (5) is the obvious threat, having placed at both runs this campaign and finished only a length and a half from Yukimaru last start after also beating Conquista at Niigata Dirt the run prior. CONQUISTA (8) has been costly as favourite but remains a strong overall performer, with seven wins and nine placings from 24 starts and another solid fourth at Niigata Dirt last time. ENYA LOVE FAITH (9) brings winning form after charging home to beat Innocent Cat by a neck at Niigata Dirt, and his earlier fourth at this venue keeps him right in the race if he reproduces that finish.