Bathrat Leon – Better suited over 1600m. Last victory at Meydan last March in G2 on dirt. Yet to race over this shorter journey.
Casa Creed – Finishes strongly and was narrowly denied victory in this race last year. Winner of two G1 races in his native United States, his form is solid to win.
Garrus – British trained whose best run was in a straight-course 1300m G1 at Deauville in France last August when third following two course 1200m wins. Has previously found success first-up.
Lauda Sion – This is his preferred race distance however it is heading toward two years since last victory. Finished fourth in this race last year beaten 4.1L after looking to be a good chance on the home turn.
Lusail – Failed to win as a three-year-old but was placed in a G1 at Deauville in France over 1400m in July. Highly progressive in his first racing season with four wins including to G2. Has shown enough to be a good chance.
Pogo – Finished fifth in this race last year beaten 4.3L. Returned to his native England for for a good summer winning at both G2 (last start at this trip in October) and a G3 in the spring. Good performer suited to this race.
Raaed – Four of his seven wins have been over a similar distance. Locally trained he arrives on the back of a last start course and distance victory but facing a steep rise in grade.
Rozgar – Former handy French horse with a Listed win and good G1 1400m sixth in July. One start for new domestic connections when well held domestic G2 1600m. Probably needs more time.
Happy Romance – Third in this race last year followed by Meydan G1 second. Has struggled since. First up and may need the run.
Resistencia – Eighteen months since last win but has a good record over 1400m. Has filled placing's in G1 races but has disappointed in recent times.
Songline – Defending winner of this race from twelve months ago. Japanese G1 winner over 1600m in June. Not seen since September but this five-year-old has only twelve career starts with five wins. Can win again with Christophe Lemaire riding.
Selections
- Songline
- Garrus
- Casa Creed
- Pogo