VEEP (5) turned in a fine effort to score by half a length at today's track and distance last start in a far better run. Won't find this as tough so he is sure to be right there at the finish. THUNDER CELEBRE (3) made a nice return last time out to finish second and beaten only 1.3 lengths over this course and distance. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. PALAIS ROYALE (7) did little and finished 5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1000m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. The engagement of Antonio Gomes Queiroz is a positive move. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. PREMIUM RIGHT (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1000m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time.