Nakayama

MOTTISFONT (12) First up and couldn't keep the pace going when 2nd beaten by 1/2L first up last preparation at Tokyo. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Well placed and has solid claims. EMPEROR'S SWORD (1) Overrun late when 3rd last time at Niigata and gets a favourable barrier. Should come to hand quickly. Expect to go close. ENERGY SHOT (3) Resuming after a spell. Outmuscled in the final stages when 4th last run at Fukushima but will be dropping in distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Up to these. LAKE CRESCENT (14) First up after a break. Didn't threaten when 9th last run at Tokyo. Can give this a shake.