GIANNI (5) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. EL BALUARTE (4) finished 6 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1200m at this track, an improvement on his tenth at this track the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. HENDRICKS (7) ran below his best last start when beaten 8 lengths into fifth from a wide draw over today's course and distance. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will give backers a great sight. AVISPATE COMADRE (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a nose over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot.