EL JAPONES (9) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 13 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1900m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is a major player. GRAN MIRON (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant 4 lengths win over 1500m at Hipodromo Chile, making it two wins in a row. Can go on with it. BACAN SOLTERO (11) ran seventh at his latest appearance over 1900m at this track, clocking in 2.75 lengths from the winner. Key player. JAMES BRUCE (4) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 1600m at this track. Change of rider to Hugo Alejandro Ochoa Olmos who has two wins when aboard. Deserves respect.