Celtic Voyager, a Listed winner in South Africa in 2020, returned to form with a shock victory over the course and distance a fortnight ago and has gone up 5lb. Harvest Gold, who was beaten just over two lengths into third, was staying on strongly from the rear and can reverse the form. Will To Win, who had looked in good form on his previous start, never got into contention but Dignity Of Joy had every chance and weakened. ABSHREK (NAP) was very impressive when beating Harvest Gold in a course and distance maiden in December, grabbing the rail and making all. An opening mark of 81 looks manageable and he can complete a double.
Celtic Voyager (SAF) (9-6) won at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan beating Persian Empire (9-3) by nk, 13 ran.
Papacito (IRE) (9-0) 12th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Electrical Storm (9-11) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Jan.
Al Shibli 5-1 (9-4) Edged left start, chased leaders, losing place when hampered over 1f out, 12th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Lir Speciale (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Oct.
Aquaman (IRE) (9-6) 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Open Mind (9-8) at Meydan 7f gd in Jan.
Madkhal (USA) (9-8) 9th of 10, 26 1/4l behind Hyde Park (8-10) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Jan.
Abshrek (9-2) won at Meydan 6f gd in Dec beating Harvest Gold (9-2) by 3l, 9 ran.
Miqyaas (9-5) won at Sharjah 6f fst in Dec beating Rayig (9-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Will To Win (GER) (9-2) 8th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Celtic Voyager (9-6) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Dignity Joy (USA) (9-0) 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Celtic Voyager (9-6) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Harvest Gold (IRE) (8-10) 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Celtic Voyager (9-6) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Chief Of Navy (8-5) 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Leading Spirit (9-10) at Meydan 5f gd in Jan.
Ironside (IRE) (8-9) 5th of 7, 3l behind Leading Spirit (9-10) at Meydan 5f gd in Jan.
Manhunter (USA) (8-7) last of 7, 6 3/4l behind Leading Spirit (9-10) at Meydan 5f gd in Jan.