EL MIKE (1) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1600m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago as $3.7 favourite. Steps up in journey today. The one to beat in this line up. AMENADIEL (5) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at San Isidro over 1600m when first-up last time in work. Expecting a bright start for the new trainer. VAMOS HERCULES (6) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when fourth over 1600m at San Isidro. Has switched to the Omar Farfan yard over the break. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. PRINCIPE DAN (7) is a 20-start maiden who filled a minor placing at San Isidro at the last run before spelling. Taking on a longer trip to kick off this prep. Has ability so don't underestimate.