MISTERIO (14) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 4 lengths over 1500m at this track. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Winning rider Seiji Yamazaki sticks. Sure to run well. JASPER NOVEL (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Enjoys a drop in grade so she is a leading contender. SAYONO BIG HOPE (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 1600m at Funabashi, beaten 4.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. BACKBEAT (5) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims.