VALENCIA (6) returns from a break of 7 months. She was a genuine performer last prep, whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1600m at this track. Hard to beat fresh up. AGAPANTO SALTO (3) saluted when resuming last start at Taruma over 1380m. Has found the frame in all four starts at this journey, including two wins. Has good early speed, so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. IMPETUS (4) is a talented entire who was well held last time out in a tougher field over 1500m at this track, finishing sixth. Likely to push forward early on, and he can figure in the top 3 this time. MAVERICK (1) returns from a spell of ten months and won first-up last time in work over 1500m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. Check the markets.
