#8 Magic Control is an untapped talent, poised to be Cody Mo’s first Group runner. His first-up win, at just his second attempt in Hong Kong at this course and distance, oozed class. His light weight will serve him well as he tackles Group company for the first time in Hong Kong. #1 Invincible Sage resumes under top weight, but that won’t prevent him from making his presence felt in a race like this. #6 Beauty Waves was no match against Ka Ying Rising first-up; the rain-affected track may have been against him, but he ran well into second and is well placed here. #2 Stoltz is a proven performer in races such as this. Though getting on in age, his trials have been more than satisfactory.