EMPEROR JADE (8) recorded another placing last time out when third over 2150m at this track. Yet to break through at this trip but has registered seven minor placings. Leading chance. MISTERNICE (4) ran below expectations last time at Rome, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths starting at $3.34. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. BYE BYE SENSAZIONE (3) has not appeared since he won over 1800m at Milan on November 30. Among the better hopes. SOPRAN MAGRITTA (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2700m at this track, beaten 13 lengths into fourth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.