RANAAN has gained both victories over 6f here and could find this on the short side but this is a poor handicap and Tadhg O'Shea can steer him home. The champion jockey could have been on board Leading Spirit, who has raced in better company for much of his career, but prefers the selection. Will To Win is another who prefers another furlong and Ironside has never won over a trip this short while Act Of Reason has never won anywhere in 18 starts.
Ranaan (USA) (8-7) 7th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Colour Up (8-9) at Jebel Ali 5f hcp fst in Dec.
Leading Spirit (IRE) (9-5) 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Will To Win (GER) (9-1) 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Ironside (IRE) (9-2) 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Abshrek (9-2) at Meydan 6f gd in Dec.
Act Of Reason (IRE) (9-2) 4th of 9, 7l behind Abshrek (9-2) at Meydan 6f gd in Dec.
Manhunter (USA) (9-4) last of 16, 36 1/2l behind Aridity (9-7) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Feb.
Chief Of Navy (9-0) 6th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Tiger Nation (9-0) at Jebel Ali 6f mdn stks fst in Jan.
Sugar Boy (GER) (8-9) 14th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Gareth (9-11) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp gd in Jan.