TAP RULES (4) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Can open winning account this time. KARSTEN (2) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1207m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from three starts. Expected to be in the finish. GALICAT (1) was at long odds on debut last time out and finished fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt). Must be included among the main hopes. VALENTINE CRUSADER (6) is fresh from a spell of 14 months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1106m. In a different yard now.