LABYRINTH TIARA (14) brings the strongest recent profile after a well-supported second at Morioka Dirt, beaten a length and a half by Southern Groove, following a narrow Mombetsu win over Queen's Family. The first try around 1600m is the obvious new element, but her three wins and five places from ten starts give her the right substance. PURPLE FOG (9) is unbeaten in three starts and has been winning with authority at Ohi, including a three and a half length success over Yuyu Viola, so the only genuine question is stretching to around 1600m for the first time. TIMBALITOS (5) was dominant at this track last start, beating Mina Star by five lengths, and has already won at this track and distance. RIVER LUMINOUS (4) was disappointing as an odds-on favourite at Mombetsu, but her previous half-length second to Kazu Dream and solid 1600m record keep her firmly in the winning mix.