GONE STAR (14) hadn't been far away prior to finishing 4.5 lengths adrift in ninth last start over 1200m at this track. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Will prove tough to beat. ESTRATEGO (15) missed the placings two runs back, then didn't feature last start when eighth over 1200m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. LA NONITA (4) drew wide and was pretty plain last time out when finishing well back at this course and distance. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. One to consider. PISTOLA VELAZQUEZ (9) was unplaced two runs back, then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects in an even field.