Little separates the top four hopes. SKY SURVEY (1) is back from a spell of six months. Was narrowly beaten at his only appearance when last in work at Kyoto over 2400m. Should park just off the speed. Best figures should see him run well. BE ON THE COVER (8) travelled in a rearwards position and was disappointing over 2000m at Tokyo last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. The small field suits - no reason he cannot find winning ways. MEISHO ISLE (4) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 2200m at Hanshin. Solid top-three claims. REVE DE L'OPERA (7) bounced straight into a handy position from the inside draw before finishing fourth last time out over 1800m at Hakodate. Cannot be underestimated.