RIVA MC (1) drew wide last time and was safely held when seventh over this track and trip. Far easier assignment this time around. Major player. INDIANA STAR (6) returns after a break of nine months. Excels when fresh with three wins from as many starts including a win over 1800m at Cidade Jardim at the start of last prep. Sure to make her presence felt. BAJO CARACOLES (5) put the writing on the wall last time when a close second at this track over 1500m. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Deserves respect on best figures. OLYMPIC NATIONAL (7) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fifth over 1900m in the G3 Delegacoes Turfisticas at this track. Has further improvement to come and is sure to be about the mark.