#10 Steps Ahead returns this season with solid form from last term, now stepping up into Class 3 but well-positioned to measure up, especially with a better barrier than some of his more fancied rivals. #2 Beauty Crescent will be handier from his inside gate on this third-up run, following a good second-up effort from a tough barrier 13. He is a long-standing maiden but has run plenty of good races. #4 Lo Pan Spirit should be ready to fire third-up after two encouraging runs from wide gates; though he draws wide again, he has shown enough to warrant respect. #1 Mighty Stride resumed off a six-month spell with an impressive late charge into second in a strong race and looks to have improvement to come.