STINGER GLASS (13) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Only raced once last campaign which was a narrow defeat over 2500m in the G2 Copa Republica Argentina at this track. Lining up today for the first time for trainer Y Tomomichi. Gun fresh performer who looks ready for a first try at this gruelling trip. HOHELIED (12) last appeared when she won over 3600m in the G2 Sports Nippon Sho Stayers Stakes at Nakayama on December 6. Has the class to test this line-up. RED VALIENTE (6) finished second over 2000m in the G3 Chunichi Shimbun Hai at Chukyo at his most recent appearance on December 13. Query at the trip but too good to leave out. FEIERN KRANZ (3) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on September 15, finishing 12th and beaten 11 lengths over 2200m in the G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) at Nakayama. Three times stakes placed so worth plenty of thought.