Sikorsky was not beaten far in any of his three starts over shorter on Jebel Ali‘s stiff track in the spring and looks best of his yard‘s three entries. He had Mezzotinto over three lengths behind there in February and should confirm the form though the latter‘s yard has a better chance with NEVERSHOW WEAKNESS, who made most over the track and trip last month and battled back when headed. Michael Costa‘s string has hit the ground running and My Verse showed ability last season but Doug Watson has not got going yet and Fastnet Mischief makes a belated debut. First Magic is Saeed bin Suroor‘s first runner of the campaign but Ahmad bin Harmash is going well and Connor Beasley has already had 19 winners this season so Lost Paula is one to keep an eye on. Golden Speech, placed in five out of six for Charlie Appleby, was fractious before the start and lost a shoe when beaten a distance on his debut here a month ago.
Akaarim (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 10, 16 1/2l behind Eljenob (9-0) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Arabian Tale 15-2 (9-2) Slowly away, ran green and outpaced in rear, never a factor, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Landermere (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Feb.
Fastnet Mischief (USA) Into Mischief colt out of Diamondsandrubies.
Mezzotinto (9-0) 6th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Rayed (9-0) at Jebel Ali 6f mdn stks in Nov.
Sikorsky (9-6) 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Thawban (8-10) at Jebel Ali 6f mdn stks fst in Mar.
Dubawi Devil (IRE) (9-0) last of 9, 28l behind Mozahim (9-0) at Jebel Ali 5f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Eruptive (USA) Kitten's Joy colt out of Hills Of Beverly.
Golden Speech (9-0) last of 7, dist behind Meshtri (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks in Nov.
Ketin (USA) (9-0) 8th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Ghazzwaan (9-0) at Jebel Ali 1m mdn stks fst in Mar.
Lost Paula (USA) Bolt D'oro gelding out of Perfect Paula.
Nevershow Weakness (USA) (9-0) 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Meshtri (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks in Nov.
Smart System (USA) (9-4) 12th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Haasim (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks in Dec.
First Magic (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Hawsa.
My Verse (USA) (8-7) 4th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Hunting Lady (8-7) at Jebel Ali 7f stks fst in Mar.
El Introvertido (ARG) (8-9) 10th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Haasim (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks in Dec.
Benzema (9-4) 6th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Haasim (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks in Dec.
High Everest (USA) (8-9) 7th of 9, 19 3/4l behind Ah Jeez (8-9) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Feb.
Black Mark (USA) (9-4) 9th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Haasim (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks in Dec.
Haiuao Alarb (USA) (9-4) 8th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Haasim (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks in Dec.
Al Khawaneej Spirt (IRE) (8-11) 6th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Maputo (9-11) at Al Ain 1m mdn stks fst in Mar.