SAINT LAZARE (12) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame in two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since he was successful over 1600m at this track on November 9. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. LIBECCIO (10) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is one of the main chances. DON ERECTUS (1) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1600m at this track nine weeks ago. Winning rider Akira Sugawara stays aboard. Sure to be competitive. B B CLOSER (8) scored on debut last start over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt on January 10, scoring by one length when heavily bet. Has definite claims.