VERBANIA (2) is the one to beat after placing on debut at Fukushima, where he was beaten four lengths in a 2yo Newcomer and kept finding after having work to do. He was respected in the market that day, has already placed at this distance and resumes with Christophe Lemaire booked, which gives him the strongest overall profile. DONNA'S ECLIPSE (13) is the danger after a sound fourth at Hanshin, beaten just over three lengths after settling handy, and that was a clear step back towards competitive maiden form. MONARCH'S VALOR (7) resumes from a two-month let-up after being beaten just over five lengths at Niigata, with market respect on debut suggesting more is expected. HANANA (9) kept to the task at Hanshin on debut, brings a strong trainer-jockey profile and has the pedigree depth to improve second-up despite tackling 2000m for the first time.