BLACK STAR (6) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 3500m at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Vana Josef Jr. Has ability and should be right in the finish. DON'T DREAM (4) finished sixth over 3500m at Pisa at his most recent appearance on December 19. Looks a winning chance. SWORD BEACH (5) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over today's course and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. BURSCHI (2) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 3500m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.