NARIZ EMPINADO (6) is a talented type who returned from a break last start and made it two wins from as many starts, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at this track. Kept fresh for this assignment and expected to measure up again. VALENCIA (2) made a nice return last time out to finish second and beaten only 0.3 lengths over this course and distance. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts her right in this. NICOLE KIDMAN (5) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 19 lengths away in fifth over 1500m in the G3 Octavio Dupont at this track on November 17. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Capable of testing this field. VANILLA PIE (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing fifth last start over 1600m in the G3 Euvaldo Lodi at this track five weeks ago. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Deserves respect on best figures.