Race 4 - Zayed & Rashid Initiative Handicap

Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Meydan (8f) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt.

First run for yard after leaving Maria Fernanda Alvarez, last of 7 in handicap at Abu Dhabi 21 days ago. Has work to do.

Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (15/8). Off 11 months. Has to be taken seriously.

Nine wins from 27 Flat runs. Won 9-runner minor event at Deauville last time. Off 104 days. First run for yard after leaving Gianluca Bietolini. Shortlist material.

Below form ninth of 16 in minor event at this C&D (20/1). Off 8 months. Booking of De Sousa a plus. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Six wins from 23 Flat runs. 9/1, won 6-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Respected.

Course winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Meydan (6f, 10/1) 22 days ago. Bit to prove at present.