Jockey tactics will be crucial with a full field of first starters stepping out over the staying trip. MEDAL BOY (6) is a two-year-old colt facing the starter for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Kitasan Black from Isis. Has the right credentials to make a bright start to his career despite a tricky gate. TEMPO ANIMATO (5) is on debut for the T Tezuka stable. Two-year-old colt by Fierement from Premiere Emblem. Looks set to run well. Betting holds the key. THREE BOND (8) is facing the starter for the first time. By Kizuna and hails from the Yoshitake Hashida stable. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up. NEO ROMANE (1) is appearing for the first time. By Reach The Crown and comes from the Takuya Matsuo stable. Profiles well and has the inside. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.