MIKKI JUMP (10) was prominent throughout when winning fresh over 1800m at Kokura eight weeks ago. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Expected to be in the finish. TENTER DE VIVRE (5) was well fancied when resuming but found one better at Kokura, finishing 2 lengths adrift at the end of 1800m. Scored at his only try at this trip. Sure to run well. MAJORELLE BLEU (2) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 2400m at Tokyo on May 16. Has claims on his form from last campaign. SHIMI HATTOKU (7) finished sixth over 1800m in the LR SHIRAYURI STAKES at Kyoto at his most recent appearance on May 31. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.