MALDITO SEA (2) finished second behind Gran Companero at this track over this distance at his latest outing. Has a very good record here including three wins from six starts. Likely to feature. EQUAL PICARO (1) had a bit on his rivals at latest outing, recording an impressive win over 1000m at this track. Nice weight drop this time around. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Leading contender. SANTO FEDERAL (6) has been thereabouts without winning, the latest finishing a half a length second at this track and drops in the weights for this. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One to consider. CORONA BLUES (3) finished third last time over 1000m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping.