MISSION OF JOY (5) was well held in the Dance Smartly Stakes won by Mouffy over 1m1/2f at Woodbine at her last appearance six-and-a-half months ago. Well placed in this company. NO MO CANDY (7) is a multiple winner who is yet to miss the frame in four starts. Last appeared when she got the prize over 1m at Aqueduct on November 8. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Leading contender. LUCKY SPEECH (3) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a lay-off on 17/10/2024, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths over 1m1/2f at Keeneland (Turf). Makes plenty of appeal. JUSTIFIABLE BELLE (4) lines up for the first time since October 17. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1m at Kentucky. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.