Races MRP Meydan - UAE

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Woodbine in the G1 Canadian International Stakes October 4 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Silawi carrying 57kg at $2. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Saratoga in the G1 Sword Dancer Invitational Stakes August 9 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind El Cordobes carrying 57kg at $4.65. Expected to play a major role.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation got back early 3rd in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Darley Stakes on October 11 over 1810m, 1.75 len behind Damysus with 59.5kg at $5. First up last campaign 4th of 7 at Haydock Park in the G3 Rose Of Lncster on August 9 over 2102m, 2.25 len behind Royal Dubai carrying 61.5kg at $15. Likely to feature.

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Leopardstown in the G2 Solonaway Stakes September 13 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Alakazi carrying 61.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Curragh in the G2 Rmnsd Minstrel July 20 over 1408m, 6 len behind Diego Velazquez with 61.5kg at $12. Must be included.

Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len La Teste De Buch September 25 over 1900m defeating Veritable with 57kg at $1.90. Previously first up; third of 8 at Longchamp April 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Narkez with 58kg at $2.90. Anticipate a bold showing.

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 10 at Jebel Ali on November 29 over 1800m, 12 len behind Mashkoor with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Abu Dhabi on November 23 2024 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Asaassi carrying 57kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Joel Stakes on September 26 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Zeus Olympios with 58kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 8 len at Kempton Park All Weather January 29 over 1609m defeating Gennadius carrying 55.5kg at $1.40. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len La Teste De Buch LR August 29 over 1900m slow track defeating Place Fontenoy with 57kg at $32. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Most April 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lada with 59.5kg at $11. Cannot enthuse.