PENNA VELOCE (3) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with four minor placings from four tries. Has ability and should be right in the finish. T O DRUCKER (4) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1400m last time, finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. WONDER STING (6) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 1800m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 5 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KURINO FIGARO (7) was beaten 7 lengths into sixth in a 1800m contest at this track last time out. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.