SALVATORE (1) returns after a break of two months. Last appeared when he finished out of the placings, beaten 5.5 lengths, on his jumps debut in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Hard to beat with the experience now on side. COSMO A MI MANERA (10) has been in the placings three times in a row, finishing second most recently in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Best efforts measure up and cannot be treated lightly. AUSWAHL (9) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Only managed to finish 11 lengths away in sixth on that occasion in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto. Sound prospects this time. LYRA STAR (14) has not raced since he finished fifth at his first jumps appearance in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama on March 8. Prior to that run the seven-year-old had moved to the Tsuyoshi Tanaka stable. Sure to make his presence felt.