ASSEMBLY ROOM (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Nakayama over 1600m on January 24. Likes to drift back and wind up late so the small field suits. Will be tough to stop. TROPICAL TEA (4) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at her only appearance last prep ten weeks ago. Is a winner at this circuit. Leading contender. NAKHLITE (8) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten half a length. Likely improver with solid claims. SONIC LINE (7) returns from a spell. Finished fourth at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep ten weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Realistic claims on best form.