#6 Alsonso endured a tough trip from a wide draw last time but shaped up well in the straight before fading late, finishing just over five lengths away in tenth. His prior form suggests he's close to a breakthrough local win, and he looks better placed here. #12 Karate Express, from the Francis Lui stable, is a progressive type who showed promise in Griffin races last season and looks ready to make an impact in Class 3. #2 Young Superstar is a tenacious front-runner who is drawn to advantage in barrier 2. He commands respect after a game third to Divano despite jumping from a wide gate. #8 Aurora Patch, a debutant for the Pierre Ng yard, has impressed in his trials and could be a surprise package in this race.