ESCAPE ROOM (9) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1600m in Group 1 class at Palermo. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Has the talent to take this out. BRONX (1) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep a year ago when he scored by one length. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. PARTICULADO (10) was too good when resuming in an easier race over 1400m at Palermo last start, scoring by 6 lengths. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and is among the winning hopes again. EL GAZPACHO (2) comes here following a win over 1600m at Palermo Turf three weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Has a solid record here with six wins from 18 starts. Everything points to a big run.