MEINER MONT BLANC (3) scored at this track last time out with a neck in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has a good record at this track with two wins and two minor placings. Seigo Tsukamoto who has two wins when partnering stays on. Leading contender. SAMMARU FORCE (11) scored by 1.5 lengths last start over this journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins and two placings. Among the leading chances. ACTING AREA (5) last appeared three weeks ago over 1400m at Saga when she finished ninth. This is her first run for the Akiko Okita stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal. SANTE ORANGE (2) resumes from a spell of seven months. Has filled a minor placing at both first-up runs. Opened last prep with a second over 1700m at this track. Expected to run well.