SHE BOP (9) gets the nod after a debut third at this track, beaten two lengths by Nova Lux after finishing strongly. That is the cleanest recent form line among the main chances and she has already shown she handles this venue and the 1800m. CINEPHILE (1) resumes after a sound Sapporo debut, where she closed strongly for second behind Silver Will and was only beaten two lengths; barrier 1 gives her every chance to return sharply. SHOOT THE WORKS (11) has placed in all three starts and brings the most consistent profile, though he was a beaten favourite when third behind Texas at Nakayama before the break. ON THE BALL (8) is another reliable type, placed twice from two starts at the distance and last seen missing by a neck to Raison Forte at Sapporo, which keeps him right in the winning mix if he returns in the same order.