HELIOTROPE (6) did very well to fill a minor placing when resuming at Tokyo Dirt but raced below expectations last time over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths. Was off a wide gate though and draws much better this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FEEL AWESOME (10) has not appeared since she finished fifth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt on May 23. Placed 2/3 course and distance. One of the genuine hopes in the race. BRETWALDA (1) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago. Sound record at this distance with two wins and three minor placings from seven runs and should be involved in the finish. MAD GALE (4) finished third two runs back at Tokyo Dirt then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.