Nakayama

HO O FAMILY (15) First up from a break of 9 weeks and managed to run into 2nd beaten by 3 1/2L first up last preparation at Hakodate. Good prospects. GUARD OF HONOUR (5) On a short back up. Crept into 4th last time at Niigata. More confidence with jockey Christophe Patrice Lemaire guiding the horse. Goes very close. MEINER ZELOS (12) Racing fresh after a break. Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd last start at Niigata. Has good closing speed. Serious player. DERMA ZAO (3) Peaked on the run when 3rd last run at Niigata and good career start. Going well this preparation. Possesses good finishing speed. Should go close