Lots of these close to getting off the mark with a first jumps win. ASK ON DEEP (7) has placed at his last two over the fence , the latest runner-up here and is showing good promise as a chaser. Expected to go close again. KAIKO (1) is resuming from a layoff of three months. Started just once last preparation, finishing second in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto. One of the major hopes in the race. BIJOU BRILLANTE (11) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Handled the transition nicely on that occasion to finish 3.5 lengths away in second in a maiden steeplechase (2770m) at Fukushima. Worth plenty of thought. NATURE SHIP (3) filled a minor prize two back in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto. Couldn't emulate that effort last time out, beaten 13 lengths into seventh in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at this track. Cannot be dismissed.