Races MRP Meydan - UAE

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 12th of 20 at Ascot in the G1 British Champions Sprint Stakes October 19 over 1207m, soft track; 8 len behind Kind Of Blue with 59kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Newbury G1 Lockinge Stakes May 18 over 1609m defeating Charyn with 58kg at $23. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 18 at Kyoto in the G3 Hankyu Hai on February 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kangchenjunga carrying 58.0kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Satono Reve carrying 55.0kg at $23.90. Needs to lift.

Racing well. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Sha Tin in the G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $59. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sha Tin in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup on January 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $18. Watch for him dropping on these late.

Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on February 22 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Rouki with 54.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Del Mar in the G1 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint on November 2 over 1006m, 2 len behind Starlust carrying 57kg at $38.20. Fitter but others appeal more.

Useful entire. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track G3 March 7 over 1400m defeating Mysterious Night carrying 58kg at $3.90. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track G2 Al Fahidi Fort January 24 over 1400m defeating Mysterious Night with 57kg at $13. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at Al Rayyan in QAG3 on February 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Rogue Lightning carrying 60kg. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Haydock Park in the G3 John Of Gaunt Stakes on June 8 over 1408m, 3 len behind Tiber Flow carrying 58kg at $10. Unlikely to threaten.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Newbury in the G3 Hackwood Stks July 20 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Elite Status with 61kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second of 12 at Curragh in the G2 Greenlands Stakes May 25 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind Mitbaahy with 61kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts.

Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Silk Road Stakes on February 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind A Shin Fencer with 59.0kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 18 at Kyoto in the G3 Keihan Hai on November 24 over 1200m, neck behind Big Caesar with 57.0kg at $6.60. Must improve significantly.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Longchamp in the G1 Prix De L'Abbaye De Longchamp October 6 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Makarova with 60.5kg at $6.70. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize April 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Invincible Sage carrying 55.5kg at $127. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Second-up. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after four months 9th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Silk Road Stakes on February 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Fencer carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Sprinters Stakes on September 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lugal with 54.0kg at $34.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track G3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint March 1 over 1000m defeating Ponntos with 57kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G2 Meydan Sprint January 24 over 1000m defeating Ponntos with 55kg at $3. Definite chance.