TOP LAYER (9) is a first-starter by Maurice from the stakes winner Smart Layer who has in turn produced Grade 3 winner Smart Priere. Promising type who looks the one they have to beat. MARS REGINA (11) is a two-year-old filly on debut by Saturnalia from Marciano who has been a fine producer including winners at black type level. Half to Grade 2 winner Erika Vita. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Sure to be competitive despite a difficult draw. LOINCLOTH (4) is on debut for the Eiji Nakadate stable. Two-year-old colt by Real Steel from In Lingerie. Keep an eye on betting moves. ALTISSIMO (1) is appearing for the first time. By Contrail and comes from the Shoichiro Wada stable. Watch the market closely.