UP HELLY AA (10) is a handy type who resumes after a break of ten weeks. At his last appearance he finished fourth over 1800m in the G3 Mainichi Hai at Hanshin, beaten 4 lengths. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Can make a winning return. IBUKI (12) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to just miss when second over 2400m at this track. Has found the frame at all five visits to this track, including a win. Leading contender. ELLIPTIC CURVE (8) drifted back over 1800m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Can figure in the finish. VOUTE CELESTE (3) is back from a spell of seven months. Won on debut at the only appearance to date, scoring in a 2000m contest at this track by a neck. Hard to knock.