There is much anticipation about how the three-year-old Classic season will unfold but until then, racing fans can continue their assessment of the potential contenders as another small band of runners in a three-year-old non-winner of two races and three-year-old and upwards imported maidens takes centre stage on the nine-race card at Caymanas Park tomorrow (Sunday, January 15, 2023).

Two locals and three foreigners are down to battle for the Backstretch Support Trophy in the 5 1/2-furlong (1,100m) event.

Below, the Supreme Racing Guide takes a look at the runners and their chances of winning.

1. COSMIC FORCE: (3 bc by Savoy Stamp – Kipling Weekend) – Down the track when out for the first time against Fred The Great and company over 6 furlongs (1,200m) on December 31 of last year. Should be better served from that experience and has been steadily prepared coming into this, so an improved effort should be on the cards.

2. REJECTED RAJA: (3 ch c by Soul Warrior – Palace Gold) – A winner on debut over 4-1/2 furlongs (900m) on October 30 of last year, but was then put in his place by Sistren Treasure, likes when contending for the Dye Job Stakes over 6 furlongs on December 17. A case could be made for Rejected Raja, as he was slow out the blocks on that occasion. He has been taken to task at exercise since, working alongside the highly thought of Goliath The Great and should prove more competitive this time around. Note the figure – 8 has been fitted on Rejected Raja.

3. BOX BOX (USA): (3 ch f by Shaman Ghost – Jessica Is Back) –Has been missing from action since finishing down the track on debut over 5 1/2 furlongs on December 3. That may have been due to the fact that she took a few bumps, which could be used as an excuse for her poor performance. However, Box Box has been busy at exercise and so it is left to be seen how well she will factor on this occasion.

4. SIZZLING SISTA K (USA): (4 bf by Bodemeister – Mis Vizcaya) – Oldest and most experienced runner in the line-up. Showed little in her two outings as a three-year-old last year, finishing 10th on both occasions over 5-furlong straight and 4 1/2 furlongs on October 29 and December 11, respectively. Though this seems a much easier assignment, she might find her younger rivals giving very little away.

5. FLYBLUEJET (USA): (3 dk b/br f by Air Force Blue – Perfectly Beautiful) – Was competitive throughout on debut in that 6-furlong Dye Job Stakes event. In fact, she recovered well from a slow start to tackle That’s A Fact on the lead before Sistren Treasure swept by both in the stretch run. Her presence at exercise indicates her readiness for this encounter and will take some beating. Note, Flybluejet races with the visor and figure-8 on.