COREPETITEUR (4) was far too good when resuming from a layoff last start, scoring by a huge space in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at this track. Generally goes well at this stage of the prep, with two wins and one placings from five second-up runs. Fitter and expected to go on with it. SATONO EPIC (3) returned from a spell last start with a win in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at this track with today's rider Sho Ueno piloting. That run was the first for the Takeshi Okumura yard. Has ability and can play a role again. TOULATTATTA (5) wasn't far away when fourth 42 days back in a steeplechase (3200m) at Nakayama. That result followed a minor placing in a G3 steeplechase (3390m) at Kokura the run before. Will be tough to beat. GUARANIA (6) returned from a spell last start with a solid fourth in a steeplechase (2890m) at this track. Capable of much more this time.