LIO CORDILLERANO (7) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish ninth over 1700m at this track in a disappointing performance. Has the ability to put the recent poor run behind him. HIPATIA (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. ALQASWA (10) finished third last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. AFIRMATE GATO (8) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1100m at this track when beaten 2.25 lengths. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Can feature in the finish.