The event is set over 900 meters.
Although the distance favors speedster Nuts Again, experts believe it will be a showdown between Bidang Bida and Always Florence for top honors in this event kicking off the series which Triple Crown winner Silver Story swept last year.
Also on tap is the TAB Philippines Cup featuring top-caliber chargers as Staunch Ally, Heredera, Hyperbid, My Preperido and Master Ijhay, while five MJCI Special Races are set over 1,425 meters. - Ramon Romualdez