GIOIELLO (5) is a promising type fresh from a spell. Scored at his only run last prep four-and-a-half months ago over 2000m at Chukyo. Form at this distance is strong with two wins from four starts. Leading contender. HEART METEOR (2) jumped from wide out and missed the placings last time when fifth at Hanshin. Reunites with Katsuma Sameshima who has two wins when on board. Fitter and a likely improver. DIGA LEGEND (4) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on October 26, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths over 2000m at Niigata. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One to consider. JET MAGNUM (9) resumes in a similar race to his last run 11 weeks ago when seventh, beaten 5 lengths. Can make his presence felt.