#3 Winning Steps will resume from barrier 2 with Karis Teetan in the saddle. The Pierre Ng-trained six-year-old ended last season in good form with back-to-back placings and looks set to perform well first-up after an encouraging trial. #6 Flying Silver relishes this course and distance as a four-time winner. Danny Shum’s runners deserve plenty of respect early on, and he has conditions to suit from barrier 1 with Angus Chung aboard. #1 Serangoon is consistently around the mark. Wide draws often hurt his chances last season, but a mid-draw here could be beneficial. #2 Forever Glorious is a pace influence and shines at this course and distance.