APRIL IN PARIS (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Chukyo Dirt over 1200m after being prominent from the outset. Should be prominent from the low draw. Has the ability to find the winners' list. I AM ICHIBAN (13) finished 2 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will prove tough to beat. ROOF OF HEAVEN (6) performed above expectations when resuming last time over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, finishing a neck from the winner in second after starting at huge odds. Among the leading hopes. VENDAVAL (4) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Kyoto Dirt at the beginning of last prep. Among the better hopes.