LIGHTNING ZEUS (10) found plenty to salute by 1.5 lengths three runs back at Nakayama Dirt before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight once again. DON PASSIONE (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, finishing 1.4 lengths from the winner as favourite. Hasn't won for a while but in this modest affair he is a leading contender. INDIGO AZUL (14) bounced back last start and got the job done by one length over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Won't find this all that much harder and he is good enough to play a major role. FEDERER (13) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.