ARITHMETIQUE (18) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 2000m at this track. In the right race and is a winning hope. COSMO GRANITE (4) is yet to break through after five starts but not far off a win. Placed two back then missed the frame but was thereabouts last time over 1800m at this track. Should be prominent throughout. Key runner who can get off the mark. MEINER ARES (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1800m at Niigata. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BLANC FORTE (17) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fifth last start after being in contention on the corner over 2000m at this track, an improvement on his sixth on debut at Nakayama the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects.