NOBORI CLEVER (10) showed early speed from a good draw when resuming last start then battled on well for second, beaten half a length, over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. AERIAL (11) is racing well. Scored at Nakayama Dirt two back then finished third, beaten 2 lengths, over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Expected to be in the finish. PULCHRITUDE (16) has been freshened up since racing on the speed and fading to finish seventh over 1800m at this track on April 20. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Sure to be competitive. CAPRAROLA (14) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Tokyo Dirt over 1600m. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question.