FARAMOND (9) is racing very well this campaign with two wins from five attempts. Won two starts back at La Plata and went close again last time out. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will play a major role. DAVALOS (10) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at this track over 2000m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. HALE BOPP (5) finished third last time over 1600m at San Isidro, beaten 6 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. GADZOOKS (2) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when third, beaten 3 lengths, at this track over 1800m. Has a high cruising speed. One of the better hopes.