LAYBACK SPIN (4) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten a neck, over today's journey at Nakayama Dirt. Overdue for a win and gets chance. CON AFFETTO (3) is back from a break of nine weeks. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when fifth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Won only try course and distance. Can return in winning form. STIR HEART (8) lines up for the first time since January 31. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has to be respected. POUCE CANDEUR (11) finished ninth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 9 lengths. Nicely placed to find winning ways.