GOD ESPADA (10) was prominent from the outset when second over 1900m at this track last time out. Nice return and fitter again. Goes well course and distance. Should go close. NIHONPIRO DEVIN (11) didn't do a bad job after being prominent at the turn to finish 0.7 lengths away in fourth last start over 1800m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. JO TARUMAE (6) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at this track over 1900m, beaten 1.1 lengths. Ready to win. ARIES KING (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 2 lengths. Strips fitter and can turn things around.