GRASS ASTER (8) earns top billing through a strong debut profile, with Arata Saito rated one of the leading riders at this track and the Y Shono-Sinister Minister combination showing 12 wins from 67 starts. His half-relation Underscore won three races and was second on debut at Fukushima, giving the profile a practical edge. STRIKE ARROW (4) brings an appealing US-bred angle by Into Mischief from Scarlet Color, while half-relation Large Gallery won three races and placed in the Listed Elfin Stakes(L). MILD SUCCESS (2) draws well in barrier 2, has Manabu Sakai booked, and comes from a family with several winners including Bordeaux Plage and Suzuka Top Bago. CO'S DANCER (3) has one of the stronger debut families, with T M Kihaku winning first time out over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt and Next Dancer and California both placed on debut, keeping her right in the mix.