UNION EXPRESS (7) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 14 lengths back in fifth over 1609m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. RILEY'S ROCKSTAR (5) is going well with two minor placings from three starts this prep. 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the latest outing over 1673m at this track (Dirt). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AUTHENTIC KINGDOM (3) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 2.5 lengths at this track (Dirt). Has a decent record at this track with two wins and three minor placings from seven starts. Francisco Martinez who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Has claims on his best figures. REGALPAINS (8) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out.