Very little recent form to go on here but IRISH FREEDOM (NAP), who was rated 102 when arriving here from the USA, managed to win at Abu Dhabi in November and hasn't run badly in better company subsequently. Stablemate Recordman needs a victory to get into the Carnival events, which begin next week, a remark that also applies to Ahesta Bero, a dual winner for Andre Fabre. Tafaakhor, who has Jim Crowley in the saddle, and Good Tidings, a winner at Newcastle and Lingfield for John Gosden, should both be better for last week's run at Jebel Ali.
Ahesta Bero (9-3) last of 8, 14 1/4l behind Just A Penny (9-6) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f hcp fst in Mar.
Recordman (9-6) 11th of 13, 34l behind Illusional (8-11) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Good Tidings (FR) (9-8) last of 8, 30 1/4l behind Tailor's Row (9-6) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Jan.
Emirates Currency (8-11) 10th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Sanad Libya (9-1) at Meydan 1m 1f stks in Dec.
Tafaakhor (IRE) (9-4) 9th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Miracle Maker (9-10) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Hold Sway (IRE) (9-2) 11th of 14, 17l behind Native Appeal (9-11) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Mar.
Tribal Quest (USA) (9-3) 8th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Nayslayer (9-1) at Abu Dhabi 7f gd in Dec.
Akwaan (IRE) (8-11) last of 16, 29 1/4l behind Galvanize (9-10) at Sharjah 1m fst in Nov.
Graffiti Master (9-4) last of 14, 11 3/4l behind Nayslayer (9-1) at Abu Dhabi 7f gd in Dec.
Irish Freedom (USA) (8-11) 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Harbour Spirit (8-9) at Abu Dhabi 1m 3f gd in Dec.
Visible Charm (IRE) (9-0) 14th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Madkhal (8-9) at Meydan 7f hcp in Dec.
Ganbaru (IRE) (9-2) 12th of 18, 6 3/4l behind Miss Extra (9-1) at ParisLongchamp 1m hcp hvy in May.
Almushref (USA) (8-13) 15th of 16, 26 1/2l behind Alla Mahlak (8-11) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Montakhab (USA) (9-4) 4th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Miracle Maker (9-10) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Carrington (FR) (8-5) 7th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Boerhan (8-5) at Abu Dhabi 1m gd in Nov.
Tried And True (USA) (9-3) 6th of 11, 4l behind Tailor's Row (8-13) at Sharjah 1m 2f fst in Dec.
Grand Argentier (FR) (8-10) 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Just A Penny (8-13) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Nov.