WIN TREMENDOUS (8) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1800m at Tokyo. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Going well and has bright prospects. SASUKE (4) lines up for the first time since August 31. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1800m at Kokura. Sure to make his presence felt. TIMUR (11) turned in a strong run two starts ago at Chukyo then failed to back it up over 2400m at Tokyo last time, beaten 4.5 lengths into ninth. Kept fresh since that last run so capable of a return to form. KURINO ADVANCE (3) followed an unplaced effort two starts back with a second last start over 2000m at Chukyo. Nicely placed to take this out.