CAPTAINCY (6) brings the clearest recent steeplechase form, with two Tokyo thirds this campaign and a latest effort beaten just under three lengths by Harbor Light after being respected in betting. The first look around 2750m is a small new factor, but his current form and solid turf record make him the runner to beat. UP STROKE (2) is the main danger on his Chukyo second, where he was beaten just over a length by Meisho Soseki, though his Tokyo fourth behind Tagano Barcos was more even than sharp. VENT NOUVEAU (4) improved to fourth at Kyoto after a poor Chukyo run and has place claims if she can build again second-up. HERMES GANG (5) resumes from two plain ALLOW runs, but has enough overall profile to be considered for the minor end if returning better than last campaign.