BATCHIRI (10) brings the cleanest two-run profile, winning on debut as a well-supported favourite before running second to Actuel at this track, beaten two lengths after finishing strongly. The 1600m is new, but he has been respected in both markets and looks the one to beat. KETEN PASSION (7) is the proven miler among the main hopes, with two wins and two placings from four starts overall and a previous win at around this trip. His third to Purple Fog was sound and his consistency reads well. CASTOR (4) has strung together placings at Mombetsu and this track, and her broader 1600m record gives her a genuine winning platform. SMILE WONDER (8) won on debut over 1400m at this track and has upside, though he also has to stretch to 1600m for the first time.