ALMA HERA (9) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 2000m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. MARIA SOLE (7) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will prove tough to beat. EL KONSTI (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 3000m at this track. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. TEPUI (8) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 2000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. One of the main hopes.