TOKEN GIN ROCK (2) is the one to beat after a determined C3 win at Mombetsu, where he held Queen's Monaka by a nose and confirmed the promise of his recent campaign. The first try around 1400m is the one qualification, but he has two wins from nine starts and brings a sharper winning profile than most. EMINENT CAREER (8) is the immediate danger, having won a C3 at this track by a neck from Lucetta and boasting three wins from 11 starts around this distance. CIEL RISE (6) is also in the right form, backing up a solid second to Mitono Teio with a last-start Kawasaki win, and his record around 1400m gives him a genuine platform. MIKONO DEBANDA (7) returns from a long absence, but a debut win by five lengths and a narrow second as favourite at this venue make her the wildcard with enough exposed quality to be competitive if ready.