COMMANDING looked like making a successful debut when brought with a smooth challenge over 7f last month but couldn't quite get past Al Modayar. The remainder were well behind and Richie Mullen can steer him home. Majhoola tracked the leader over 7f last month but couldn't get past and was beaten almost 5 lengths but is certain to make progress. Mambo Mischief couldn't go the pace over 6f here in October but was staying on while Doug Watson's newcomer Sanad Libya, whose dam produced a winner with her first foal to race, looks an obvious threat from the leading trainer's yard.
Al Motayar (USA) Shanghai Bobby colt out of Lemon Maid.
Commanding (IRE) (9-0) 2nd of 11, nk behind Al Modayar (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Dark Of Night (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 11l behind Know No Limits (9-0) at Chester 7f (4) gd in Jul.
Mambo Mischief (USA) 4-1 (9-0) 3rd of 7, 6 3/4l behind Barack Beach (9-0) at Meydan 6f mdn stks fst in Oct.
Miracle Power (USA) Mission Impazible gelding out of Firsttotheline.
Sadeedd (USA) Stay Thirsty R out of Patriotic Viva.
Sanad Libya (USA) Tapiture colt out of I Want To Dust Her.
Sand Warrior (USA) Palace Malice colt out of Dancing Secretary.
Majhoola (USA) (9-0) 2nd of 5, 4 3/4l behind Rio Angie (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks pol in Nov.