A race in three. VALIDISSIMUS (7) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish third over 2200m at Nakayama at his latest appearance. Change of jockey to Yuga Kawada who has a strong record when aboard - a win and three placings from four rides. Will strip fitter and is the clear top pick. DIGA LEGEND (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Fitter and can give the top pick a run for his money. WISMAR (6) finished 2 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1600m at Chukyo on December 7. Yet to miss the top three here in four starts. Capable of a big run. BALTICA (8) finished sixth at this track and distance at his last appearance three-and-a-half months ago. Trifectas and first fours.