The second race is low-grade affair with some very ordinary stock taking part in it. Given that however, it might provide YES WE CAN his chance to notch his first win on what will be his eighth career start. In a short space of time the Benno Yung-trained gelding has fallen to “an attractive mark” and ignoring his last run on the all-weather surface, his prior effort over 1400m at Sha Tin was encouraging. That day he missed the start by two-lengths but produced a race-best final-200m (11.80), which backed-up a solid run behind Charge On the run before. He looks a little better than this grade based on those efforts. SHANGHAI RUSKY finished runner-up over the course and distance last time and maps to get an identical run in transit, so has to be one of the main chances. ALL TIMES GRATEFUL is another lightly-raced galloper that has found himself down in this grade quite quickly and there have been glimpses of potential displayed. He hasn’t received the best rides recently and if he gets away cleanly might be able to map closer to the pace than what I have him. ROYAL CHOCOLATE went reasonably well in a recent barrier trial and with a stable change might be improving. The popular South African-trainer Tony Millard has a knack of producing stable acquisitions ready to win early in their time with him. I’m happy outlaying a small amount on Yes We Can here and Royal Chocolate’s price is appealing too.