MEDITERRANEAN (10) found one better last start at Kyoto over this distance before another spell. Honest colt who goes well fresh and has upside. CHERNOBOG (1) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at Hanshin over 1800m when beaten 0.8 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Among the leading chances. FLEURAISON (7) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Niigata over 2000m last time, finishing eighth and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Fitter and has two wins when second-up. Sharp improver. DIVINE STAR (2) improved sharply last time out to score by one length over 2000m at Niigata eight weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect another big run.