Tough race to start the day with several maidens, including an interesting ex-Hong Kong galloper. Phillip Stokes holds a strong hand here, including SECTORS (9), who brings strong race form. She was a beaten odds-on favourite last start but if she can replicate her run two starts ago behind the smart Esha, she will be hard to beat here. Must overcome a tricky draw but the claim helps. Stablemate STOLEN KISS (10) needs to find a couple of lengths on her form from last campaign but the recent trial suggests she might have. She's also drawn wide. Victorian visitor ZOUTARA (13) must be respected if she makes the trip across. ARAMOSO (1) is a longtime maiden but he's bound to win one of these soon. Include KIKKULI (4) in exotics and keep an eye on betting moves for FROM THE BLOCK (15), who has trialled well after returning from Hong Kong.