1

Akfeek

Finished last in this race 12 months ago and has gone winless since. Gate 10 makes his life difficult and it’s hard to see him firing a shot.

2

Alaham

Was a course-and-distance winner three starts back but has mixed his form somewhat since. Another with a double-figure draw, copping gate 18, and he will need a lot to go right.

3

Bernard Shaw

Lightly raced galloper who began his career in Ireland before winning two of seven starts in Saudi Arabia. Is a last-start winner and can figure.

4

Carracci

Has been only moderate in three starts since a win in January last year and he would need to find some better form to be a factor here. Prefer others.

5

Final Destination

Last crossed the line in front back in December 2024 and it’s hard to see that changing this weekend from gate 19 of 19. Will need plenty of luck.

6

Havildar

Finished second last start over the King Abdulaziz 2000m but struggled at this course and distance the start before. Gate four will help his cause.

7

Jack Red Cloud

Scratched

8

Lionel

Was a solid sixth behind G1 Saudi Cup (1800m) runner Mhally last start and can give this race a shake despite being whacked with barrier 13.

9

Michael Scofield

Finished one spot behind Lionel in seventh in that Mhally race last month and his form before that was impressive. Is certainly among the chances.

10

Power Of Beauty

Was a last-start winner over the King Abdulaziz 1400m last month and he hasn’t missed the top four in his past five starts. Can figure at this level.

11

Riyadh El Ezz

Finished second behind the reopposing Bernard Shaw over the King Abdulaziz dirt mile last start and could enjoy the step up in trip.

12

Sa’aeid

Hardly ever runs a bad race and was second at this course and distance on 23 January. Gate two will help his cause and he is among the many chances.

13

Scotland Yard

Snared this race last year and then wasn’t seen again until December. Looks to be building back into form nicely and should be right amongst the finish again despite a wide gate.

14

Wadaatak Allah

Failed to beat a runner home last time out and wasn’t much better the start before. Has won at the course and distance but would need to find some serious improvement to make an impact here.

15

Waqtuk

Finished a second behind Scotland Yard in this race 12 months ago and has been racing in strong form pretty much ever since. One of the contenders.

16

Webinar

Used to ply his trade in the United Arab Emirates and has won two of his three starts since switching to Saudi Arabia. A very interesting runner who could well go close to winning.

17

Wootton’sun

Showed little in recent two starts in 2026. Was fifth last start, however, and gate one should aid his cause.

18

Ya Dar

This warhorse has proven his appetite for the contest time and time again, with two wins and one second in his past five starts, and he should never be discounted. Has drawn nicely in five.

19

Gharamy

Four-year-old filly enters the race on the back of a win and three placings from her past four starts. Does step up in trip and gate 17 is not ideal, but she should not be dismissed.