1

Al Suhail

Has had this new race on his agenda for some time and ratings suggest he has a good chance. Closed down last year with a stylish G2 Newmarket win, a career best effort.

2

Could Be King

A winner in Norway before returning to Meydan where he ran respectable races in 2021 without threatening victory. Has not looked like winning either Meydan start in 2022.

3

D’Bai

A veteran and twice winning Meydan G2’s. Favourite on his return here last month, but suffered from a wide trip. Trip ideal. Chance but doesn’t look the stable’s number one.

4

Haqeeqy

The winner of five of his ten career starts, including on first start for this stable when surging clear of his nearest rival in a 1400m Listed event at Abu Dhabi last month.

5

Moqtarreb

His two career wins have come over further and he meets some specialist 1400m horses here. His challenge faded out late in a handicap here last time.

6

Mutafawwig

Training issues have curtailed his career. Though outpaced by a smart stablemate in the closing stages, his second in a Listed event here last month was encouraging.

7

Path Of Thunder

Another strong contender for this stable. Mostly competes over 1600m now but has won at 1400m. Won here in January but then raced too freely in a G2 and faded into fourth.

8

Prince Eiji

Frustrating, beaten on all 14 starts since a debut win. But only caught late on his Meydan and dirt debut, then prominent until tiring in a 1600m G3. Back on turf now.

9

Raaeb

When competing in the UK he looked marginally better on all-weather surfaces. A close fourth in a 1200m turf handicap here last month but will probably struggle here.

10

Sanary

Has started at long odds for both Meydan starts this year, doing best when not beaten far in seventh in a G2 over this course and distance in January.

11

Spirit Of Light

Outclassed rivals in a weak maiden here early last year. His sixth – as a long odds outsider – in a G2 over this course and distance in January gives him a small chance.

12

Storm Damage

Frankie Dettori takes over on this winner of four of six starts. And his smart front-running victory in a fast-run 1400m Listed race here last time makes him look a serious player.

13

UAE Prince

Withdrawn

14

Zainhom

Seems best at this trip, and finished well – albeit against tiring rivals – when a close third in a G2 here in January. But, slow from the gates, never got involved here last month.

15

Ascot Brass

Ratings suggest that he has a hard task even with expert Meydan rider Tadhg O’Shea taking over and the fact that he came close to landing a G2 shock win here in January.

16

Dubai Love

She has run some good races in Dubai including when a close third in a G2 here in February. However she seems best over longer, and was well beaten last time.

17

Ajwad

Did have a winning spree at Meydan back in 2019 but they were minor events and more recent UAE efforts don’t suggest he has a serious chance here.

Reserves

18

Thunder Of Niagara

Has twice gone close to winning Meydan handicaps in 2022, ridden prominently each time. This will, however, surely prove too difficult.

19

Hotline Bling

Two out of three runs at Meydan this year have been respectable, but no evidence that he is capable of winning a race like this.