Godolphin always set their stall out for this and have three entries. First View was earmarked for this after completing a Kempton double in the autumn so should get into contention if taking to the surface. Laser Show made a successful debut at Sandown and though unable to concede 7lb to Hukum at Kempton the winner is well regarded. Lost In Time is the most experienced of the trio though looks a bit exposed after beaten in an Epson nursery. Nocentsinkentucky is the highest rated here though his mark has been achieved in Sweden, where he's unbeaten in four starts on Dirt. Commanding made all for an impressive victory last month though he's on the outside here and takes on better rivals. He was beaten by Al Modayer on his opening run but the latter already had a run under his belt. FAR SKY has a cracking Dirt pedigree and showed when runner-up to Dubai Avenue three weeks ago from a virtually impossible draw that he can win races and normal progress can see him go one better.
Ababil (USA) (9-0) 7th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Al Modayar (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Al Modayar (USA) (9-0) won at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov beating Commanding (9-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Attribution (USA) (9-0) 10th of 11, 18l behind Al Modayar (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Bedouins Boy (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Dubai Avenue (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
Chinese Emperor (9-4) won at Jagersro 1m stks fst in Nov.
Commanding (IRE) (9-0) won at Meydan 1m stks fst in Dec beating Dark Of Night (9-0) by 5l, 9 ran.
Dark Of Night (IRE) (9-0) 8th of 15, 19 1/4l behind Dubai Avenue (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
Dubai Avenue (IRE) (9-0) won at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec beating Far Sky (9-0) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Emirates Currency 11-10fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Angelic Time (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (4) pol in Nov.
Far Sky (USA) (9-0) 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Dubai Avenue (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
First View (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Led early, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Nov beating First Receiver (9-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jukebox King (USA) (9-0) last of 11, 20 1/2l behind Al Modayar (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Laser Show (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Unruly to mount, keen to post, keen tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Hukum (9-2) at Kempton 1m stks (4) pol in Nov.
Lost In Time 8-11fav (9-11) Chased leaders, went 2nd travelling well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, well held and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Afraid Of Nothing (9-6) at Epsom 7f (4) hvy in Sep.
Nocentsinkentucky (USA) (9-0) won at Jagersro 6f stks pol in Oct.
Spirit Of Light (IRE) (9-0) 4th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Dubai Avenue (9-0) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
Sanad Libya (USA) (9-0) 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind Commanding (9-0) at Meydan 1m stks fst in Dec.
What A Metal (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt out of Nidhaal.
