NOBLE FORCE (8) is the top pick despite two plain runs in stronger company, with the latest a second-last in a Tokyo Dirt Mdn when unwanted in the market. The class drop and third-up timing are the key reasons to expect sharper improvement now, and this looks a far more suitable assignment. SYMBOLI SABLE (5) has a similar profile, coming off two heavy defeats at Tokyo and Tokyo Dirt, but the ¥28.6m yearling purchase is also third-up and eased in grade, so a turnaround would not surprise. ARBEIT BOSHU (7) brings the most reliable exposed local form after a third at this track, beaten four and a half lengths, and her two placings from four starts at this track and distance make her a genuine threat. DIVINUS (3) has been well beaten at his past two, but he has placed once from eight tries at this track and distance and holds place appeal if he can finish off better than last start.
