SECRET FORCE (3) improved at the second run back from a spell last start when second over 1200m at this track, beaten half a length. Has never been out of the placings at the third run in so he looks very hard to beat. PERCHE NO (5) ran below expectations last time at Rome, finishing ninth and beaten 13 lengths starting at $9.56. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. THE DUKE MARDUKAS (4) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing 2.25 lengths away in third last time over 1000m at Rome. Should be thereabouts again. ROSA DEI VENTI (1) is progressing well this preparation, landing the prize by a neck last time out over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to find a top-three spot.