AOINO IKORO (10) brings the strongest recent finishing profile, with consecutive seconds at this track over 1400m and a solid latest effort behind Belle Deesse when beaten five lengths. The return to 1230m is the one query after one unplaced attempt around the trip, but his current form line gives him the clearest winning case. HINA DECOLLETE (2) is the obvious danger, having placed seven times from eight starts and five from five at this track and distance, though repeated beaten-favourite runs temper the confidence slightly. COMET TAIL (1) was run down late on debut over 820m after starting short odds-on, so natural improvement puts her right in the contest if she handles the new distance. SMILE MINING (8) has placed in all three starts and was only beaten just under a length by Ninen Tsuki Gumi last time, making her a genuine place-to-win chance with race fitness on her side.