Aticka looks the one to beat in ‘Starter’

But it will be no walk in the park for Russell Ramsammy’s five-year-old, since Dinner Silence, Latonia and last year’s Royal Oak Derby winner Border Dispute holds the engagement for the $28,750 purse.

Turfites should not oppose Indian Izzi in the sub-feature Restricted Handicap over 1100 metres which seems certain to be shifted frm the turf course to the main track.

This fleet-footed three-year-old has shown good form at gallops and with apprentice rider Christopher Jadoo taking three kilos off the allotted 58.5, this son of Rizzi/Black Foot Beauty appears to have the beating of his six rivals.

But it is not an open and shut case, as Getdjobdone has also shown good gallops form and will be helped by the reduction in weight from 60.5 kilos to 57.5 with apprentice Stanley Chadee in the saddle.

There are a couple dangerous contenders in this race including speedy Hollywood Heidi and the consistent Le Fabuleux Dansur with Movietowne Magic a big danger to them all.

Local turfites will get a chance to welcome Venezuelan rider Yubari Garcia who will be astride Fearless Angel in the day’s opener for imported three-year-old and over maidens over 1200 metres.

The 23-year-old youngster who goes to scale at 50 kilos will have a good chance to start his local career with a winning ride with Tasa Habita out of the event.