GRAN ESPARTACO (9) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1300m at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. ENSENAME (2) finished seventh two runs back at Hipodromo Chile then improved last time out to score by 6 lengths over 1100m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. DON ALFONSO (5) was sent out favourite but could only finish fourth over 1100m at this track last time. Prior to that had been racing well, collecting two minor placings on end. Good record at this journey with three wins and seven minor placings from 15 starts and is one of the prime contenders. JOYA DEL LITORAL (3) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at Club Hipico De Santiago over 1000m. Nicely placed to bounce back.