Race 9 - Al Khail Trophy Presented By Longines (Group 3) - Turf

Smart gelding. Didn't need to be at best when winning 12-runner minor event at this C&D (good, 15/8) 21 days ago, comfortably. Remains at this trip and expected to be bang there.

Smart gelding. C&D winner last year. 3/1, respectable 3 lengths second of 6 to Furthur in Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury (13.3f, good to firm). Off 160 days. A reliable sort who should be on the premises.

Smart gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, 4¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Arrow Eagle in Prix Royal-Oak at Saint-Cloud (15.4f, soft) 89 days ago. Can make presence felt.

Useful gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Creditable 5½ lengths fourth of 12 to Meydaan in minor event (18/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Has work to do.

Smart gelding. One win from 2 runs last year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner minor event (1/2) at Deauville (12.4f) 31 days ago. Booking of Buick a plus and sure to be thereabouts if recapturing peak form.

Useful gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, creditable fifth of 22 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm). Off 153 days. Likely to find a few too strong.

Useful gelding. Won handicap at Musselburgh in 2025. Respectable 5¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Meydaan in minor event at this C&D (good, 18/1) 21 days ago. Looks set for a minor role at best.

Useful gelding. 5/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when creditable 3½ lengths third of 12 to Meydaan in minor event at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Others have achieved more.