Trainer Alec Laird holds a strong hand with three-year-olds ONE MORE STAR and TEXAS MISSILE. The former was beaten in a close finish after coming from way back last time. The race was run in record time and he looks a serious contender. TEXAS MISSILE has won two in a row over the distance. The lightly raced sort did what was required to win last time and while this is tougher, he has more to come. FLASHY APACHE has been beaten by both ONE MORE STAR and TEXAS MISSILE but should be right there at the revised weight terms. Specialist ROYAL EDITION must have a say.