SHINE VIRA (2) brings the most reliable recent profile, with consecutive fourths at this track and enough merit in the start-prior effort when he had plenty to do before catching the eye late. The win record is still the obvious reservation, but in this field his recent consistency gives him the clearest winning case. VIOLA DANCER (6) resumes from six months off and has the proven track-and-distance record to be a serious danger, having won once and placed once from six attempts at this course and trip. LE DIT DU GENJI (8) must rebound from a plain seventh when well fancied, though her second to Hanairo Mahina two runs back keeps her firmly in the mix. LONG LONG LONG (5) has been placed recently at Sonoda and brings a steadier profile than many, but the long maiden record makes him more a placing chance than a runner to trust as a win bet.