1

Cloudbridge

Lightly raced in the UK, and last seen when a remote last of seven on his Meydan debut in January 2022. Not at all easy to fancy for this despite coming from a top stable.

2

Colour Up

Has either won or finished second in all five races since joining this stable last year. Although in lesser grades than this, his recent victory here was very impressive indeed.

3

Isolate

A strong 6-12 strike rate on dirt in the US and, though he couldn’t use usual front-running tactics after a slow start in a G3 on his Meydan debut, he kept on really well for second with the first pair clear of the rest. Chance.

4

Manjeer

Outran his long odds when second in this last year, his first run on dirt. However, recent modest efforts suggest that he will be an outsider again.

5

Mouheeb

Stable doing well and Mouheeb has improved since joining them, defeating some smart local rivals here in last December, again putting up a good show when third in a G3 in January.

6

Ponntos

Switches from turf to dirt, having made all the running to win a G3 sprint at Longchamp last May. A good third of 16 – again leading – on his Meydan debut. Not so good in a G2 last time.

7

Sound Money

A very good win and place dirt record in the US, and, though his wins last year came over 1400m and 1600m, he did run second in a 1300m Belmont G2. Last competed in July 2022.

8

Tuz

Third in a 1600m G3 at this meeting for the past two years, but he clearly has the speed for this trip, able to lead early from his inside gate when easily winning a G3 in February. A major player.

9

Western Symphony

Won a 1400m Meydan handicap on a muddy dirt surface two starts back. However his form is exclusively over further than this, and surely he’ll be outgunned by some quicker rivals.

10

Magic Petition

The only three-year-old in the field. Always prominent, he proved easily too good for seven rivals over this course and distance in January. Couldn’t handle most rivals in a 1600m G3 last time.