PENTELIKON (7) has the strongest recent form, having finished third at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m when beaten just over a length and closing off strongly. She is fitter third-up, has useful weight relief and owns a solid 1200m record with one win and three placings from eleven attempts. PERSEPHONE (5) resumes off consecutive Kokura Dirt thirds and brings a reliable recent profile, with the winning rider back and a light weight to help her return in good order. ARGYLE SHORE (4) has been close enough in two Chukyo Dirt runs this campaign, including a fourth beaten just over three lengths, and her previous win at this track and distance keeps her firmly in the winning mix. HANZAKI (12) was better than the market expected when sixth at Chukyo Dirt first-up, beaten just over two lengths, though her 1200m record remains the point she has to answer.