Mazeed has been in excellent form since the turn of the year and deserved his victory over the track and trip a month ago. He's up 4lb but it will be a surprise if he's not thereabouts. CRAVING, who finished a close fourth after scoring at Jebel Ali, travelled well and set sail for home in the straight but couldn't quicken when headed. He may be ridden with more restraint here and can gain revenge. King Cole hasn't run for almost two years so is probably best watched but Chess Master has really found his form since changing stables and his victory over Iftitah at Jebel Ali could be given a boost by the runner-up earlier. Etisalat, a winner at Kempton for Owen Burrows in October, will have needed last week's run at Jebel Ali and with that under his belt is expected to get into contention.
Pillar Of Society (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) 9th of 14, 28 3/4l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Jan.
To Dibba 7-2 (9-2) 4th of 5, 7l behind Bois De Boulogne (8-11) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f stks fst in Jan.
El Chapo 14-1 (9-4) 10th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Azmaam (9-3) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Jan.
George Villiers (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) 6th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Rocket Power (8-10) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Jan.
Craving (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Mazeed (8-7) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
King Cole (USA) 8-11fav (9-4) 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Secret Ambition (9-2) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
Mazeed (USA) 12-1 (8-7) won at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb beating Quartier Francais (8-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Chess Master (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) won at Jebel Ali 6f hcp fst in Feb beating Iftitah (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Daffg (USA) (9-2) 9th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Skygazer (9-2) at Abu Dhabi 1m 4f gd in Jan.
Etisalat 8-1 (9-1) 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Aridity (8-8) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Arroway (USA) 15-2 (9-6) 10th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Gavroche (9-6) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f hcp fst in Feb.
Pirate's Cove (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Mazeed (8-7) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
