Genuine pace with A Shin Captain finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. MADISON GIRL (8) is back from a three-month spell. Raced once last prep and finished midfield in the Grade 3 Queen Cup at Tokyo. Finds a much easier target to launch this campaign. The one to beat. RED ISTER (9) easily won an 1800m maiden here last start when lining up for only the second time. Plenty of scope for improvement and looms as a real threat. REALIZE AURUM (1) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 2000m at Hanshin, making it two minor placings in a row. Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be left out. MY UNIVERSE (4) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2400m at Hanshin. Among the better hopes.