TENTATRICE (10) sets the standard after a debut second at Nakayama, where she was beaten half a length over 1800m and finished strongly. The return from a two-month freshening and the move back to 1600m are the points to weigh up, but the depth of that first performance gives her the clearest winning profile. CRYSTAL SUGAR (6) is the main danger off a third in a NEWCOMER at this track, beaten just under two lengths after being near the top of betting, and Christophe Lemaire adds further polish to the case. SOPRANO QUEEN (7) worked home well for third at this venue last start and has already placed at the distance, which gives her a solid platform second-up. SWEET ALYSSUM (2) was plain as favourite at Niigata last start, yet her fourth in the G3 Niigata Nisai Stakes keeps her in the discussion as a place-leaning chance if she quickens more sharply.