Speedy Move won over this trip at Kempton and only just failed to peg back Ajraam over 6f here a fortnight ago when Fitzgerald was almost two lengths behind. Richard Mullen's mount can confirm the form and also see off Fast Enough and Long Water, who fought out the finish of a 6f handicap at Jebel Ali three weeks ago. The latter has since won over this course and distance and should give a good account. but the vote goes to PHILOSOPHER (NAP). Twice a winner for Andre Fabre in France, he attempted to make all on his debut here two weeks ago after a very long break and only weakened with a furlong to go. Always Welcome won a Wolverhampton maiden for John Gosden last December and his new trainer should find a race for him this winter.
Groor (9-6) last of 10, 9l behind The Blue Eye (9-6) at Doha 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd in Apr.
Philosopher (IRE) (9-4) 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Stormardal (9-3) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Nov.
Speedy Move (IRE) (9-1) 2nd of 11, shd behind Ajraam (9-3) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Fitzgerald (USA) (9-3) 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Ajraam (9-3) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Fast Enough (IRE) (9-5) won at Jebel Ali 6f hcp fst in Oct beating Long Water (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Desert Force 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 24 1/4l behind Clear Spring (9-4) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Khubala (IRE) (9-4) 5th of 0, 3 3/4l behind Alareef (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Mar.
Always Welcome (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 12th of 17, 17 1/4l behind Fashaak (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Bannock (IRE) (8-13) 9th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Etijaah (8-13) at Al Ain 1m fst in Mar.
Long Water (USA) (8-13) won at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov beating Muhtaram (9-4) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
