GRAN RAI (5) arrives off a solid third over 1000m at Club Hípico de Santiago two and a half weeks ago and now makes his first appearance for the Héctor Ch. Arteaga stable. If he holds that form, he is sure to take plenty of beating. IRON STAR (7) was well supported when resuming and delivered in style, scoring by two lengths over 1000m here. He has a strong second-up record and is expected to run well again. NUNCA VIGILANTE (3) continued his excellent recent form with a narrow win by a head over this track and trip last start. He rises in grade but deserves serious consideration. ASSADI (6) turned things around last time with a determined half-length victory over 1000m. He has the ability to go on with it and he is hard to dismiss in this suitable race.