MYSTERIOUS SOUL (6) turned in a modest performance when ninth last time out over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at Naples at the previous outing. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. BLACK LADDER (1) last appeared two weeks ago over 1200m at this track when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Mauro Riccioni stable. Should be thereabouts. CHIAROSCURO (4) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1200m at Pisa, getting home by 2.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is one of the key runners. GAELI (5) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Milan. Has found the right race and is worth including.