MOTIVO DE AMAR (5) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1400m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. TURRELL (3) last appeared six weeks ago over 1400m at this track when he finished third. This is his first run for the Jose Antonio Dos Santos Lopes stable. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. THALANG (2) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing sixth over 1200m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Capable of testing this field. PORDENONE (9) tried hard last time over 1300m at this track, finishing a sound fourth at $3.30. Has the speed to overcome the draw. One of the better hopes.