LINEABIERTA (4) looks the one to beat on the strength of two sound Sapporo 1200m runs before the break, particularly the fifth behind Millennial Pink when beaten just under two lengths after being unwanted in the market. The 1400m is new, but her overall profile rates strongly for this. MEME BOSS (6) resumes off a plain 14th at Sapporo, yet her previous fifth behind Nettaiya Rai was respectable enough and the ratings keep her firmly in the winning mix if she returns sharper. CERASITE (11) has the query of three unplaced attempts around 1400m, though her second to Fiery Beat two starts back gives her a genuine platform with F Komaki booked. A CHAN (2) is the proven race-fit danger after winning over this track and distance last start, and his one win and two places from four starts at this track and trip make him the safest of the exposed local form.