MR.CANONICO (1) finished off last campaign with a eighth over 2000m at Group 2 level at La Plata on December 30 and has since switched stables. Goes well when resuming from a spell, including two minor placings from three starts. Sure to go well. EL GRAN STAR (2) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 0.1 lengths over 1600m at La Plata. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is capable of testing his rivals. EXULTANT (6) finished second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten half a length. Likely improver with winning claims. QUE COMPANERO (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths into fifth. Well placed to bounce back.