Al Shindagha Sprint (Group 3) Presented By Longines - Dirt

Useful horse. Hooded for 1st time, well-beaten last of 12 to Tuz in Dubawi Stakes at this C&D (22/1) 21 days ago. Hard to make a case for.

Smart gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year, latest here in December. 3/1, below form 12½ lengths third of 12 to Tuz in Dubawi Stakes over C&D 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.

Useful horse. 7/2, bit below form 4¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Colour Up in listed race at this C&D 49 days ago, hampered. Uphill task.

Smart horse. 69/10, career best when winning 10-runner Grade 2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar (7f) by 3¾ lengths from American Theorem. Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving Bob Baffert. Sets the standard but will need to be fully tuned up on return.

Useful gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year, latest here in November. 16/1, below form 8½ lengths second of 12 to Tuz in Dubawi Stakes over C&D 21 days ago.

Useful gelding. C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Something to find on form.

Smart horse. C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, 17 lengths thirteenth of 14 to Sibelius in Dubai Golden Shaheen over C&D (40/1). Off 10 months. Not taken lightly on pick of form.

Smart horse. C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Ran up to best when winning 8-runner minor event (10/3) at Jebel Ali (5f) 6 days ago.

40/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (8f, good) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Makes only limited appeal.