LUMINOUS PATH (5) makes most appeal on profile, with Tsuyoshi Kawanishi's debut record the strongest pointer in the race: 4 wins and 7 placings from 8 first starters, alongside an 8-from-27 record with Makfi progeny. Soichi Kato being one of the leading jockeys at this track adds further confidence. MO MO CONNECT (7) has the deeper family page, with Chou Cream a debut winner and In The Movie and Chou Cream both city winners, though barrier 7 is less favourable. HOPE SOARS HIGH (2) draws well and has the right inside position to run into the placings on debut, even if the Akiko Okita and Best Warrior statistics are more modest. WELL AMBER (4) gets 53kg, has a middle draw and the Uto Hideki-Eskendereya pairing has already produced 1 win from 3 runners, giving her enough profile to be respected as a place hope.