OPERA BALLO (6) is a progressive three-year-old colt who hasn't raced since finishing second over 1609m in the G2 Joel Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley) on September 26, which was the only run of that prep. He is having his first local run, and the Charlie Appleby stable will ensure that he is ready to rumble. NATIONS PRIDE (1) is back at the races for the first time since October 4. Worth noting, he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2414m at Saratoga. He has recorded six wins when first up from a break, and is another Appleby-trained runner that loves racing on this track. FIRST CONQUEST (2) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep in the G3 Darley Stakes at Newmarket (Rowley) over 1810m on October 11. Goes well over this trip, filling a placing at all four starts, including a win. Don't risk him. CHICAGO CRITIC (3) finished seventh over 1609m in the G2 Solonaway Stakes at Leopardstown. Don't risk him here.