GOD ESPADA (3) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 2000m at Hanshin Dirt. Best figures stack up and expected to go close. WIDE KRIEGER (6) went forward when resuming last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt and held on well for second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. JO TARUMAE (7) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Won't find this as tough so he is likely to play a big role. RED BOB (2) gave a sight before fading late over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt at his latest appearance eight weeks ago. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Sure to be thereabouts.