Looks a good race for RED BANDE (12) who hasn't raced since finishing fifth in the Grade 1 Japanese St Leger over 3000m. The start prior won the Grade 2 St Leger Trial over this journey when fresh. Resumes here in far easier and looks hard to beat this class on best figures. VALIDISSIMUS (1) is an emerging type building a strong record over the longer races and looks a big danger. Promising galloper unbeaten at the trip and goes well fresh. Winning hope in a suitable contest. FILIUS (5) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest offering a fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 2500m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Will be in this for a long way. VALIGIA (3) improved sharply last time out to score by one length over 2200m at Hanshin four weeks ago. Well placed to feature in the finish again.