SPARTA LEONIDAS (11) did a great job to score by a nose over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. OPINION LEADER (4) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Scored a good win at his only run last preparation at Funabashi over 1800m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Leading contender. NOT REGRET (3) has two placings from four appearances this preparation and last start finished 3 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at Funabashi. Right in this. KENTUCKY SKY (12) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 4 lengths from the winner in second over 2000m at Kawasaki. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.