#2 Packing Hermod has drawn horribly wide for his return. However, he is one of Hong Kong’s most exciting up-and-comers after stringing two big-margin wins together last term and appears to hold a class edge on his rivals. Trainer Francis Lui has high ambitions for this four-year-old, setting his sights on the 4YO Classic Mile as one of his main targets this season. #12 Super Infinity has the advantage of barrier 1. He returns to the races on a 7-day turnaround after a luckless run in defeat, where he was slow to begin, which dashed his chances. He still performed well, closing strongly into fourth. #10 Magnificent Nine went close to winning in eight local starts last season. John Size appears to have him in good form for his return, and his placings behind some smart types have him well positioned here. #1 I Give will find the front as he likes to do and will give a sight, but fitness may be telling late.