AL MAROOM couldn't get close to stablemate Kafoo over the track and trip last month, when Talo was a long way behind, but was staying on and her rider's claim is a bonus. The yard has three other entries with Lake Causeway, who returned to something like his best when runner-up over the course and distance last week, probably the pick as Benmalek hasn't shown much and Rakeez has his first run since arriving from France. Emkadam wasn't beaten far in a 7f maiden on Turf in April but hasn't run subsequently and Yestahell has an even longer absence to overcome.
Lake Causeway (USA) (9-2) 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Tapitution (9-2) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
Master Of Luck (USA) Candy Ride H out of Theycallmeladyluck.
Benmalek (IRE) (8-11) 5th of 6, 17l behind King Leo (9-1) at Jebel Ali 6f stks fst in Nov.
Emdakam (8-10) 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Mcmanaman (8-10) at Meydan 7f mdn stks gd in Apr.
Rakeez (9-2) 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Grace Bay (9-2) at Le Lion D'angers 1m 2f mdn stks gs in May.
Talo (USA) (9-2) 7th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Kafoo (9-2) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Nov.
Yestahell (USA) (8-10) 11th of 14, 10l behind Major Cinnamon (9-6) at Meydan 6f mdn stks fst in Mar.
Al Maroom (USA) (8-11) 2nd of 10, 6 1/2l behind Kafoo (9-2) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Nov.