EL RIO (1) proved too strong last start and scored by a nose over 1600m at this track. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and 11 minor placings from 19 starts. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Among the leading chances. TORPIL (5) is a distance specialist who finished sixth two runs back at Veliefendi then improved last time out to score by 0.2 lengths over 1600m at Veliefendi. Finds a suitable race and can make it back-to-back wins. CONSULTANT (6) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track two weeks ago as $2.9 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. One of the main contenders. MR NALCAKAN (7) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1300m contest at this track last time out by 0.1 lengths. This sets up nicely.