PERTINAX (8) missed out last time when fifth over 1200m at Hipodromo Chile after filling a minor placing in two races on end, the latest here over 1200m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expected to be in the finish. BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL (12) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at this track with success over 1000m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 0.1 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. NOVAK (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1000m at this track, beaten 11 lengths into 13th. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. PORTELLA (10) was among the placings on the turf over 1100m at this track two back but couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing eighth over 1100m at this track. Best form this surface stacks up and can sneak into the finish this time.