VENUS VICTORIOSA (8) missed the placings two starts back, then ran a better race and finished 5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1200m at Hipodromo Chile. This is easier. On top. PORTON DE HIERRO (2) did a great job to score by a nose over today's course and distance last start in a much improved run. Well placed, and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. CEDERIC (12) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1000m. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins and four minor placings from 10 starts. One of the main contenders. VAN HALEN (5) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep ten weeks ago, when he scored by a wide margin. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Not to be discounted.