EMIRATES AFFAIR (6) was an impressive winner last time over 7f at this track (Dirt), leading throughout and putting 3.5 lengths on her rivals. Pascacio Lopez who has two wins when partnering stays on. Expecting a bold showing. ALESS QUEEN (7) comes here off a break of 12 weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last prep over 7f at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. FONTINA (1) scored by 0.3 lengths over 7f at this track (Dirt) when resuming from a lay-off last start. Has a good record at this track with two wins and three minor placings. Should camp just off the leaders. Capable of testing this field. NEOM CITY (4) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track (Dirt) then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 7f at this track (Dirt). Likely to be about the mark again.