KING LIGHTNING (1) finished fourth, beaten 6 lengths, last time out over 1600m at Elazig. Yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts three wins and two placings. Expect a bold showing. GARDASOV (8) finished eighth over 1200m at Sanliurfa at his most recent appearance on April 27. Now under the care of new trainer Halil Turkman. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. SMART CLEM (3) did little and finished 21 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1800m at Sanliurfa last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Sanliurfa the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. CALIBRATION (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 37 lengths. Fitter so can feature in the finish.