PAUL MC (8) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 4 lengths into second over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will play a major role. MONTE YOUNG (3) is yet to break through but has been in the money four times including last start when second over 1400m at this track. Has been in the frame at all two runs over this trip. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will prove tough to beat. Q PODEROSO (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 2000m at this track. Has the class to break through. EL PORTAL (5) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff he finished eighth over 1400m at this track. Opened last prep with a minor placing at La Plata over 1600m. Has ability and is worth including.