GUAPA PORTENA (4) got home by just 0.3 lengths at her latest appearance over 1100m at this track. Down in the weights this time so she is a leading contender again. IL SODOMA (6) is a distance specialist who missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 16 lengths away in 13th over 1100m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. KING OCTOPUS (9) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.3 lengths over 1100m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. BETTOLINA (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1100m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.