G1 – 1900m – Dirt
| 1 | Walk Of Stars | Defending champion was a comfortable winner 12 months ago before finishing an admirable fourth in the G1 Dubai World Cup (2000m). Resumed with a nice third last month and will be hard to beat again. |
| 2 | Imperial Emperor | Saw off the likes of Commissioner King and Mendelssohn Bay to win a key lead-up contest, the G2 Al Maktoum Mile (1600m), and boasts an impressive record on the Meydan dirt. Was second in this race last year and is among the top chances again. |
| 3 | Heart Of Honor | Enters the race in top form after consecutive successes, including latest when defeating a number of this week’s opponents at this course and distance. Can figure. |
| 4 | Tumbarumba | Two G3 winner in the United States had his first look around Meydan with an eighth in that Imperial Emperor race last month. Interesting runner but there are better chances. |
| 5 | Artorius | Has been consistent without being brilliant in four starts since joining Dubai-based handler Bhupat Seemar from the United States. Up in grade and looks a level below the best in this contest. |
| 6 | Remorse | Nine-year-old has raced in plenty of big G1s but his best looks behind him now. Did win a course-and-distance handicap in November but will have his work cut out here. |
| 7 | Kabirkhan | Has been below his best since winning this race in 2024, with a seventh in this race 12 months ago his best return from four subsequent starts. Was unimpressive last time out and would need to really wind back the clock to figure. |
| 8 | Killer Collect | Lightly raced five-year-old didn’t catch the eye behind Imperial Emperor last start but he does have good course-and-distance form and could be an improver. Not the worst. |
| 9 | Masmak | After four wins from 10 starts in the United States, has made a middling beginning to his career in the United Arab Emirates with a fourth and a sixth over a mile. Should enjoy the step up in trip but looks a level below the best here. |
