WHITE FLAMES (1) appeals as the runner with the best blend of upside and set-up, particularly from barrier 1 with Tomohiro Yoshimura taking the ride. His Hanshin failure before the break was plain, but the Chukyo fourth to Ham Tan, beaten just under two lengths, reads well enough for this and he has placed four times from 11 starts. LUX DIGNITY (11) resumes off Mdn form at Kokura and Hanshin that carries substance for a C2 of this nature, though his maiden record and first attempt around 1400m keep the assessment measured. TAGANO HASU BINAH (3) is the proven local commodity, with six wins and four places from 14 starts at this track and distance and a last-start second to Narita Armor. MEISHO HERBS (9) has to rebound from a distant Hanshin Dirt failure, but his Chukyo Dirt fifth two back gives him a minor-placing profile if the freshening and new trip suit.