MAC LIR (10) finished second when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Found one better fresh and will find this easier. Fitter and looks the one to beat. HELIOTROPE (16) finished a nose from the winner in second when resuming last start at this track over this distance. Has two wins and two minors from four tries course and distance. Excellent winning chance. BELLAGIO WORLD (13) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a second, beaten one length, over 1400m at this track. Kazuo Yokoyama stays on. Should be involved in the finish. LIBECCIO (14) disappointed at his last run ten weeks ago when eighth at Nakayama Dirt, that effort following back-to-back wins. Good effort at the start of last prep to score over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Has won fresh and only try course and distance. Sure to be competitive.