Race 7 - Commercial Bank Of Dubai Handicap

Four wins from 7 runs last year. 33/1, first run since leaving P. & F. Monfort when 14¼ lengths last of 9 to Keffaaf in Al Khail Trophy at Meydan (14f, good) 37 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others more persuasive.

Two wins from 5 runs last year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D 29 days ago. That race has worked out quite well and he's entitled to be on the premises once more.

C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in handicap over C&D (7/2) 64 days ago. Shortlisted.

Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f, 18/1) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has good chance on pick of form if stepping up on that run.

Two wins from 5 runs last year. 25/1, fifth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f) 23 days ago. Looks competitive on form.

Won sole start last year in Russia. 11/2, first run since leaving S Yuhigov when sixth of 14 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f) 23 days ago.

Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, 13¾ lengths twelfth of 14 to Qareeb in Jebel Ali Mile (8f) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Others make more appeal.

Course winner, including in January. 14/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap at Meydan (9.9f) 9 days ago.