SKYROCKET (9) sets the standard through exposed class, having been beaten four and a half lengths in the Listed PORT ISLAND STAKES after settling back. He is untried around 2750m and was unwanted in that market, but the move from Open company into a Mdn Steeplechase gives him the clearest form edge. SUZUKA DOUBLE (11) is also coming out of ALLOW grade and his latest 13th at Kyoto was only just over five lengths from Wismar, a much sounder platform than the finishing position suggests. BUTLERS WHARF (12) brings the most recent placing of the main hopes, working home evenly for second at Hanshin, beaten nine lengths, and his turf place record keeps him in the argument despite still chasing a maiden win. EFFULGENCE (2) has been plain at recent runs, yet the class drop and a record of five placings from 14 starts give him some grounding as a wider winning hope if he lifts off the Tokyo effort.