The top four hopes look panels ahead of the rest. ARC D'OR (11) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 20 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1800m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run here. CHRONUS BULLET (4) resumes. Didn't do a bad job at his only run last prep on August 31, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BRIO MENTE (9) is back from a break of seven months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when 11th over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Has to be respected on his best form YUKINO CROWN (2) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 3 lengths into fifth over 1900m at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.