1

Commissioner King

Out of the powerful Bhupat Seemar stable, this six-year-old easily accounted for a string of his rivals here in the G3 Burj Nahar (1600m) last start. Among the leading hopes.

2

Banishing

Connections have lowered their sights with the American galloper, who looks well placed here after a last-start eighth behind the mighty Forever Young in the G1 Saudi Cup (1800m). Strong each-way chance.

3

Mendelssohn Bay

Was found out when finishing eighth as favourite in last month’s G2 Al Maktoum Classic (2000m) but loves the Meydan dirt mile and could be the biggest danger to Commissioner King. Respect.

4

Generous Tipper

Another stepping back in trip after the G2 Al Maktoum Classic (2000m), where he ran fourth, this five-year-old runs over the mile for the first time in a long time but is not without a place hope.

5

World Record

Sprinter failed to beat a runner home over 1200m at Meydan last start and he will now tackle the mile for the first time. Prefer others here.

6

The Camden Colt

Was 4L adrift of Commissioner King when second in the G3 Burj Nahar (1600m) last start and would need to improve significantly to figure here. Outside place chance.

7

David Of Athens

Is in the midst of a hot run of form after reeling off consecutive successes at Jebel Ali and is not without a place shout in a tougher contest here.

8

Zandvoort

Local galloper is another who boasts strong Jebel Ali form after consecutive recent victories at that track, however he may just lack the class to be truly competitive here.

9

Diamond Dealer

Gets thrown in the deep end here after a strong run of form in the lower grades, with four wins from six starts since the start of November. Prefer others.

10

Hypnus

Boasts third placings behind both Commissioner King and Mendelssohn Bay already in 2026 but does look to be a level below the best here.

11

Telemark

Has proven effective in handicap company but could only manage a 9.8L fourth behind Commissioner King when stepping up in grade for last month’s G3 Burj Nahar (1600m). Look elsewhere.

12

Masmak

Finished sixth in the G2 Al Maktoum Classic (2000m) and while the return to a mile looks preferable, this is too stern a test for the five-year-old.