Al Razi has decent form on this surface and should go well though a high draw could hinder his chances. HATTAASH landed a minor handicap over the track and trip before an even better effort from a 6lb higher mark when runner-up to Roicead in a stronger event on Turf. He's only been raised 1lb and still has the scope to do better. He can get back on the winning trail though Festival City wasn't far behind him on his return to this track and should get closer with his rider's claim a bonus. Light Burst won three times in the UK and will have needed his opening run here, though another furlong wouldn't go amiss.
Classic Blade (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) 11th of 15, 16l behind Shaishee (8-8) at Jebel Ali(UAE) 7f hcp in Jan.
Dahteer (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) 8th of 12, 9l behind Alnashmy (9-1) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp in Dec.
Brazen 7-1 (8-13) 5th of 14, 5l behind Roicead (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp std in Jan.
Mon Cadeaux 33-1 (8-11) last of 14, 18l behind Roicead (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp std in Jan.
Hattaash 4-1 (8-7) 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Roicead (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp std in Jan.
Light Burst (USA) 10-1 (9-2) 6th of 14, 3l behind Mundahesh (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp in Jan.
Daar Zayed (USA) 66-1 (8-9) 8th of 10, 12l behind Lovely Pass (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 3yo fll lst stks (1) in Feb '13.
Festival City 10-1 (9-10) 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Hattaash (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp in Jan.
Najm Suhail 20-1 (8-8) 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Emirates Flyer (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 7f 3yo stks in Jan.
Al Razi (USA) 8-1 (8-3) 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Shaishee (8-8) at Jebel Ali(UAE) 7f hcp in Jan.
Mutazamen 6-1 (9-6) 7th of 13, 8l behind Hattaash (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp in Jan.
Asifa (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) 12th of 13, 3l behind Ghaamer (8-7) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp in Jan.
Musaafer (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) last of 16, 15l behind Jawhar (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp std in Jan.
Glenleven (USA) 33-1 (8-10) 11th of 14, 7l behind Mundahesh (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp in Jan.
Global City (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) 7th of 14, 7l behind Roicead (9-6) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcp std in Jan.
Frobisher 4-1fav (9-3) 6th of 12, 8l behind Latkhaf (8-11) at Jebel Ali(UAE) 6f hcp in Dec.
Bravo Youmzain (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) 8th of 15, 12l behind Damar (9-0) at Jebel Ali(UAE) 7f mdn stks in Jan.
Drahem 5-2fav (9-2) Tracked leaders early, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 9l behind Qanan (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.