MERKEL (13) last appeared seven weeks ago over 1200m at this track when he finished 12th. This is his first run for the Rafael Quiroz Ferrari stable. Nicely placed here and expected to go well. ALFIE SOLOMONS (9) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 1200m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. YA MAGICO (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth in a 1400m contest at Club Hipico De Santiago two weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. EL GAGUI (5) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when eighth over 1200m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. In the mix.