EL ULTIMO QUENO (11) turned in a fine effort to score by over a length at this course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. IL TONINO (7) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 17 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1000m at this track, beaten half a length. Placed to advantage, so expect a big run. CITY MAGIC (1) finished second last time over 1000m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. OTROSI (12) ran below his best last start when beaten 4 lengths into fifth from a wide draw over today's course and distance. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. One of the better hopes.