PAN DE AZUCAR (5) has recorded two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 3500m at Pisa. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. PLANTING (9) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 3500m at Pisa, beaten 6 lengths. Has the class to figure prominently. BLACK STAR (3) lines up for the first time since December 12. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 3500m at this track. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Vana Josef Jr. Makes plenty of appeal. NA SCOITEAR (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 3500m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.