Only three winning hopes. AARON'S ROD (6) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 2400m at this track 12 weeks ago. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Christophe Lemaire who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Clear top pick. RED BANDE (7) was well fancied when resuming last start over 2200m at Nakayama when fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will take a lot from that run and poses a genuine threat to the top pick. IKLIL (3) returns from a spell. Finished fifth at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep 12 weeks ago. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Can run a cheeky race. SATONO SKY TURF (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2400m at Kyoto, beaten 4 lengths. Fitter but has to find a lot of improvement to trouble the main chances.