CIVITAS (6) has the strongest profile, coming off a sixth at Tokyo where she was sent out favourite and beaten only a length and a half after picking up nicely. Her Nakayama Mdn win over 1600m was decisive, and while 1200m is new territory, her four-start record gives her more upside than most. REALIZE BRAVE (15) is the immediate danger after going close at Niigata, where he led and was run down late by Spirit Surge. He is fourth-up, receives weight relief and has the right recent ratings to take another step. GOLD PARADE (10) has already won at this track and distance and was also beaten only a length and a half at Niigata last start, so his local profile keeps him firmly in the argument. SOUND FAMILIE (3) resumes after three months off with a light weight and enough placed form last campaign to be competitive, though her first try around 1200m is the main point to prove.