KING IN THE NORTH (8) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 11 lengths over 1200m at this track. Worth noting Francisco L Goncalves goes aboard. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. VERTICE SCAT (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 0.3 lengths over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. LOCO DE ORO (10) returns from the paddock after closing last prep with two consecutive wins, the most recent over 1400m at this track. Good record at this journey with three wins and three minor placings from seven starts and is one of the contenders. TABACANO (2) has filled a minor placing at his last four outings, most recently when third over 1100m at this track. Nicely placed to fill another top-three spot.