Looks a good assignment for DOURADORES (14). Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 11 at this track in the G2 Sankei Sho All Comers on September 21 over 2200m. Excels fresh and can go one better. SHOHEI (9) hasn't raced since finishing 10 lengths away in 14th over 3000m in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) at Kyoto on October 26. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in three starts. Reunites with Yuga Kawada who has two wins from three rides. Leading contender. FAUST RASEN (15) is back at the races for the first time since June 1. Scored over 2000m at this track at the start of last prep. Has switched to the N Sugai yard. Definite top-three chance. GIOVANNI (4) is back at the races for the first time since October 26. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 2400m at Hanshin. One to consider.