The Bouresly operation is in full swing at present and the pair at the bottom of this handicap added to the stable tally last week at Meydan. Miqyaas probably didn't have much to beat in a 6f maiden but did it nicely and as that was his first run since April there should be plenty more to come and the longer trip shouldn't pose a problem. Shanty Star landed a maiden over this trip at the same meeting so is entitled to respect as is Doug Watson's Native Appeal, who has won twice here in recent weeks and still looks well treated. But ZAINHOM (NAP) looks the one to beat despite a poor strike-rate. Placed in Listed company at Abu Dhabi, he wasn't beaten far in the Group 2 Zabeel Mile at Meydan before runner-up to Velorum in a Carnival handicap back there last month. Those races were on Turf and he comes back to Dirt on a 17lb lower mark. Gold Stick, a winner at Wetherby for John Gosden, has his first start since July and on this surface.
Three Weeks (USA) 20-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 21 1/4l behind Victory Command (9-11) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Craving (IRE) (9-11) 9th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Talento Puma (9-8) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Gold Stick (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Led and set steady pace, headed 3f out, chased winner, ridden and no impression 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, plugged on, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Zoffee (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Zainhom (USA) (8-7) 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Velorum (8-6) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Akwaan (IRE) (9-6) 13th of 16, 11 1/4l behind Dolmen (9-4) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp gd in Feb.
Almoreb (IRE) (9-0) 11th of 12, dist behind Gm Hopkins (9-0) at Abu Dhabi 1m 3f gd in Mar.
Native Appeal (IRE) (9-11) won at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Mar beating Tailor's Row (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Al Battar (IRE) (8-13) 5th of 14, 1/2l behind Hakeem (9-6) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Feb.
Karaginsky (9-11) 10th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Cachao (9-0) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Feb.
Miqyaas (9-6) won at Meydan 6f mdn stks fst in Mar beating Far Sky (8-10) by 3 1/4l, 13 ran.
Shanty Star (USA) (9-6) won at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Mar beating Falsehood (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.