ROMAN NOW (8) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2 lengths away in second over 1100m at this track. Has the talent to take care of this field. RICCIONE (7) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1200m at this track. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. ASTRAL TRAVELER (4) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well when returning from a break last time at La Plata, finishing second and only 2.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1100m. Has the talent to take this out. DON KARAOKE (6) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth over 1000m at Palermo. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.