MEINER TICKET (5) brings the most complete case, with a Listed PARADISE STAKES win at this track two runs back and a first-up sixth in the G2 Mainichi Broadcast Swan Stakes when beaten only a length and a half. His record of two wins and two places from four starts at this track and distance gives him the right platform. ECORO ALBA (15) has been consistently around strong races, placing in the G2 Fuji Stakes at this venue and the G3 SHIRASAGI STAKES at Hanshin, and his one previous 1400m attempt was a win. THUNDERSTRUCK (4) was unwanted in betting at Kyoto but still closed into fourth in the G2 Mainichi Broadcast Swan Stakes, finishing ahead of Meiner Ticket and giving that form line real substance. FORTUNE TIME (18) resumes from a long break, but his third in the G2 Hanshin Cup and strong career record make him a genuine winning hope if he returns near his best.