MEEKO (6) faced the starter for the first time and finished fourth last start at this track over 3000m, beaten 13 lengths. Better for the run and can improve sharply. CHIOZZI (1) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 3000m. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of a big run. DARK THUNDERSTORM (3) resumes from a spell of five months and is having his first outing under new trainer Paolo Favero. Finished ninth at Chelmsford over 1408m at the opening run last time in work. Worth plenty of thought on an each-way basis. CIUCHEBA (2) resumes from a spell of five months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 1750m at Pisa. Can kick off with a bold showing.