Peri Lina has won eight times in Turkey including at local Group 1 level though what she has beaten is another matter. Godolphin have three entries. Poetic Charm looks the owner's pick on her victory at Longchamp in September though she was well beaten when sent to Keeneland for a Group 3 the following month. She makes her debut here as does Asoof, three times a handicap winner in the UK last summer. Victory Wave won four races last year including Class 2 handicaps at Newmarket and Chelmsford and has the advantage of a recent run on the track when leading for a long way over 7f. Mia Tesoro won a Listed race at Nottingham in June but the vote goes to FURIA CRUZADA, beaten a short-head by Promising Run in the Group 2 Balanchine last February and well up to this grade at her best. Erwan Charpy's mare won a Group 2 on her first start here two years ago and though she hasn't won subsequently she's competed at the highest level and dropping back in trip won't be a problem.
Furia Cruzada (CHI) 33-1 (8-9) 8th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Dream Castle (9-0) at Meydan 1m 1f Grp 3 stks gd in Jan.
Poetic Charm 13-5fav (8-6) Fought restraint early, 11th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Colonia (8-6) at Keeneland 1m stks gd in Oct.
Asoof 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, every chance well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Rawdaa (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp fll (2) gs in Oct.
Monza (IRE) (9-6) 4th of 0, 3l behind at Bro Park 6f in Oct.
Victory Wave (USA) 6-1 (8-6) 6th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Another Batt (8-9) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Jan.
Mia Tesoro (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Highgarden (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Sep.
Peri Lina (TUR) (8-7) 2nd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Finesse (9-6) at Ankara 1m 4f gd in Oct.
