EFTYCHIA (1) sets the standard after a debut third at this track, where he was sent out odds-on, worked into the race well and was beaten just under two lengths by Malkia. The rise to 2000m is new, but the class drop from NEWCOMER company, barrier 1 and Mirai Iwata's strong track record give him a solid platform second-up. HO O BEAST (9) has the next-best profile, with a debut third here over 1800m and a fair fourth at Tokyo since; the 2000m is also new, yet his two runs have both had enough substance to keep him high in calculations. NARITA TOP LIGHT (6) made the sharpest last-start move, running second to Arcane Trail at big odds and now coming back to the distance where he has already placed. CORSO VELOCE (4) improved markedly from a plain Chukyo debut to finish fifth behind Arcane Trail, picked up well late and profiles as the wider winning hope if that progression continues.