PASTORALE (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 2000m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Takeshi Yokoyama gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. AND ROSES (2) was narrowly beaten at a huge quote last time out, finishing second over 2000m at Nakayama. Expecting her to run well again. ADMIRAL SHIP (8) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 1800m at this track, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. NATHAN (4) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 2000m at Niigata. Has the talent to produce a better result.