TABARNELLO (5) was beaten just last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process at San Luis over 1600m. Heading in the right direction and expected to be in the finish again. EL GRAN ROMAN (3) is ready to break through after collecting his 4th minor placing in a row last time over 1600m at this track. Drawn for a nice run just off the speed. Another big run is on the cards. GLADIATOR RIDE (2) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 15 lengths away in seventh over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. ASPERO SOY (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2000m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.