NISHINO STEADYMIKI (9) is the top pick with the class drop into C9 a major positive after recent runs in C7 and C1 company at this track. Her latest seventh behind Bravo Kirishima was not as poor as some others in this field, and a previous win at this venue gives her enough grounding to improve sharply off the freshening. MJUK THOMAS (1) is the obvious danger after missing by a nose to Bellagio Girl in C1 grade, with his track record reading well despite the 1580m query. BUTCHIGIRE (5) has been sound in stronger company, finishing third then fourth at this track, and the leading jockey-trainer combination adds confidence. REGENT DE L'OR (8) resumed with a solid third behind Bellagio Girl, owns the best overall winning strike-rate of the main hopes, and his strong record with Tsutsui Yusuke keeps him in the winning mix if he handles the extra ground.