Franz Kafka made a winning debut here in 2020 and his close second to Safari Star in a Carnival handicap two years ago is the best form on view, though that was his last run. The Crisfords' also run LATEST GENERATION, placed in three Class 2 handicaps in the UK last summer and will be much better for a run here a month ago. Al Madhar, a dual winner for Richard Hannon, had been racing over 7f before stepping up to this trip here and staying on strongly after leading 1f out. He's up 5lb but should get into contention while Ursa Minor caught the eye over a mile a couple of weeks ago. Ajyaall, a consistent performer for the Haggas yard, and the former Gosden inmate Royal Mews, are both respected on their debuts here.
Franz Kafka (IRE) (8-6) 2nd of 9, 1l behind Star Safari (8-7) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
Latest Generation (8-10) 12th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Path Of Thunder (9-3) at Meydan 1m stks gd in Jan.
Ahesta Bero (9-3) 9th of 16, 30 3/4l behind Sanad Libya (9-6) at Meydan 1m 3f stks gd in Jan.
Al Madhar (FR) (9-7) won at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan beating Echo Point (9-10) by nk, 16 ran.
Mondain (8-7) 10th of 12, dist behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Ajyaall (FR) 6-4fav (9-4) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Ropey Guest (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Royal Mews (FR) 13-2 (9-10) Close up, pushed along to challenge and went left over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Fantastic Fox (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Castlebar (IRE) (8-6) 4th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Lost Eden (8-10) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f stks pol in Jan.
Tell Me Thunder (IRE) (9-6) 7th of 16, 8l behind Al Madhar (9-7) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Ursa Minor (IRE) (8-8) 5th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Valiant Prince (9-7) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Jan.