BILLION (3) was a narrow winner two back at La Plata then in the placings last time in the G3 Ayacucho at Palermo. Down in the weights on last run. Osvaldo A Alderete who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Should be in the finish. EL ESTANCIERO (1) has been freshened up since finishing seventh on December 30 over 2000m in Group 2 grade at La Plata. Well placed to make amends. DRAGONET (2) finished 7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Sure to be competitive. FRUIT HUNTER (6) has not won for a long while. Last raced on December 28 when beaten 2.75 lengths into sixth at this track over 2000m. Likely improver who should be competitive.