LET'S LIVE ON (2) is the one to beat after resuming with a sound second at this track, beaten two lengths, and he has the depth of record to improve again second-up. Six wins and three placings from nine starts at this track and distance is the strongest profile in the race, while his 10 wins from 13 starts with Yuma Shibata is a major plus. FIRST FLOWER (8) has to rebound from an odds-on defeat when second last, but her prior B2 win over Ryuno Red Eye and five wins from seven at this track and distance keep her right in the contest. ZELOSO (7) produced the best last-start finish of the challengers when second to Lily Bright at big odds, and his season pattern says he is more reliable for a place than a win. SHINTO TSUBAKI (3) was close enough when fourth last time and has a productive association with Taiga Kurihara, giving her a sound chance to hold a competitive minor role.