1

A Case Of You

Meydan debut for this speedy colt who landed France’s biggest sprint prize at Longchamp last October. Irish-trained he prepped for this when outclassing three rivals at Dundalk.

2

Acklam Express

Very fast, just fading late when third in this last year, then coming close to a G1 victory here. Seems to love racing and his second on his return here last month was positive.

3

Dahawi

A versatile sprinter who won two 1000m handicaps here in January. A good effort up in grade when fifth in a G2 last time but it still doesn’t suggest he’s a likely winner of this.

4

Emaraaty Ana

Capable of some outstanding efforts, notably when winning a G1 sprint over this trip at Haydock, showing terrific mid-race speed. Chance, if near his best for this Meydan debut.

5

Jadwal

From a stable better known for their dirt runners but this guy has been in great form in turf handicap sprints here in the last few months. This is a bigger and tougher test.

6

Jash

Very promising early when winning three of his first four starts, in the UK. Clearly talented but absent for 514 days and probably best over further than this.

7

Line Of Departure

Won three straight sprints in 2020, looking a real improver. Training problems since make him hard to assess. Supporters will hope he can improve on a modest Meydan debut.

8

Lord Of The Lodge

Versatile surface wise and effective at this trip and further. Has a long stride that should be suited well to this track. Possibilities, and has run second in a G3 before.

9

Man Of Promise

Ratings give this speedster a strong chance here. Always travelling smoothly, his course and distance defeat of 13 rivals here in January was highly impressive.

10

Motafaawit

Only beaten a head in this race last year, pushing the winner all the way to the wire. Well fancied to win here last time, but he just didn’t fire. Perhaps there were excuses.

11

Mutaraffa

A smart sprinter, displaying gate speed to finish fourth of 14 in this last year. Usually consistent and, though never in the action last time, should get closer to the money here.

12

Parsifal

This Australian speedster has shown plenty of pace on both Meydan starts including when a closing third in a 1000m G2 dash here last month.

13

Royal Crusade

A fast finish saw him win a G3 at Deauville in 2020. Just outpaced over 1000m here in January but the return to this longer trip looks positive. Possibilities.

14

Story Of Light

Whilst his 0-6 turf strike rate is worrying he did come close to landing a shock victory in a 1400m G2 in January. A dismal run last time needs forgetting.

15

Summerghand

A veteran 13-times winning sprinter who can deliver a powerful charge from off the pace. However his modest Meydan record – including this year – is a bit worrying.

16

Final Song

Won this last year despite the race tactics not obviously in her favour, then only just failing to win a G1 here later. Disappointing in the UK after. The return here may help.

Reserves

17

Alkaraama

No wins from eight starts at Meydan and, though in sharp form lately, will probably not be good enough for this task.

18

Zamaani

Twice a winner with some other smart efforts in the UK. Chances on those ratings but beaten a long way for this stable on his UAE debut.

19

Taneen

In good form lately, twice third in Meydan handicaps over this trip.

20

Live In The Moment

Gained four straight handicap wins in the UK in 2020 – something that is hard to achieve. Just fair efforts at Meydan this year.