Race 6 - Al Maktoum Challenge Presented By Longines (Group 1) - Dirt

Smart gelding. C&D winner. 7/4, respectable 3½ lengths third of 9 to Heart of Honor in listed race at this C&D 35 days ago. Should come on for that run and is the choice of O'Shea.

Smart gelding. Career best when winning 13-runner Al Maktoum Mile Stakes (9/4) at this course (8f) 35 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Commissioner King, well positioned. Good chance again.

Smart gelding. 4-time course winner. Successful on both starts in the UAE this season, latest in 9-runner listed race over C&D (2/1) 35 days ago by 1½ lengths from Artorius. Should be on the premises.

Smart gelding. Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Latest win in Grade 3 at Churchill Downs in September. Down the field in Al Maktoum Mile Stakes 35 days ago. Yard going well at present but more required.

Useful horse. Good 1½ lengths second of 9 to Heart of Honor in listed race (11/2) at this C&D 35 days ago. Bit to find on form.

Useful gelding. C&D winner, latest in November. Below form 14¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Heart of Honor in listed race at this C&D (12/1) 35 days ago.

C&D winner. 14/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving D. Watson when well-beaten seventh of 9 to Heart of Honor in listed race at this C&D 35 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.

Useful horse. C&D winner. 21½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Imperial Emperor in Al Maktoum Mile Stakes (12/1) at this course (8f) on return 35 days ago. Has work to do.

Useful horse. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Bit below form 12 lengths sixth of 13 to Imperial Emperor in Al Maktoum Mile Stakes (50/1) at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.