#7 Lo Pan Spirit has been plagued with wide barriers this preparation but has been racing well. With a much kinder draw in gate 5, he should lead comfortably and presents a strong chance to secure his first Class 3 victory. #3 Prestige Always boasts an appealing profile with James McDonald teaming up with Pierre Ng from an ideal gate 2, paired with solid recent runs. #9 Sky Trust, while drawn wide, possesses enough early pace to offset the disadvantage and secure a position. His two Class 3 runner-up finishes in competitive contests show he is up to this grade. #8 Namjong Kingdom caught the eye on his local debut and is worth following as he progresses through his preparation. The step up in distance is favourable.