OUTDISTANCE (3) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1000m. Wilkley De Assis Xavier has scored on him two times and is back in the saddle. Best form puts him right in this. OCTOBER (6) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1300m at this track. Looks a winning chance. LEAO DO TIGRE (4) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1000m at this track. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to take this out. NOVIKOV (7) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on June 9, finishing sixth over 1200m at this track. Should be prominent from the outset. Can feature in the finish.