GOLDEN ROOKIE (10) was most recently at the races three months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura, beaten a nose. Long time maiden but best figures stack up. Big chance while fresh. SECRET KEY (2) was unplaced two back in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Bounced back last time to finish second, beaten 3 lengths, in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Chukyo. Must be a chance again. GLORIA LAUS (7) was fresh from a spell last time out when he finished 11th on the flat over 1200m at Niigata Dirt. Handy flat performer who tackles the jumps for the first time. Sure to be well-schooled and is going to be hard to beat. SEIUN BIG BANG (5) did fairly well when he finished third in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at Niigata two runs back. Franked that form when just 3.5 lengths away in sixth last time out in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at Niigata. Expect a return to form.