GOLDEN LADY (7) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten one length, over 1400m at Mizusawa. Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. LORD ABSOLUTE (5) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished one length away in fourth last time out over 1400m at Mizusawa after being in the firing line on the turn. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. B MOVIE (3) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 6 lengths away in fifth at Mizusawa. Warrants plenty of respect. TENRAI (12) lines up for the first time since October 13. Looking to emulate his win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.