There was plenty to like about PREPARED's easy victory over Sky Jockey in a maiden here two weeks ago and though this is very much tougher he is obviously suited by the Dirt track. He can continue his stable's fine run of form and complete a double. Enery and Marching Time occupied the minor berths behind Cross Grain in a handicap here two weeks ago and the former can confirm the form as Doug Watson's charge has never won on an artificial surface in 17 starts. Global City, Blessington and Active Spirit all ran behind Ajraam last time and the former in particular was noted staying on nicely from the rear but State Law is better over an extra furlong. Desert Wings scored for Godolphin at Kempton two years ago and started odds-on for his debut in January of last year but was well beaten. He makes his debut on the surface from a very lowly mark so is one to keep an eye on. Ghost Army won two minor handicaps here in the spring and is only 3lb higher for this slightly better event.
Blessington (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) 4th of 9, 4l behind Ajraam (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Global City (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ajraam (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Ghost Army (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) won at Meydan 1m hcp pol in Mar beating North Pole (8-9) by 3 1/4l, 14 ran.
Conquerant 9-1 (8-11) 11th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Pit Stop (9-3) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Marching Time 6-1 (9-6) 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Cross Grain (9-3) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Active Spirit (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) 7th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Ajraam (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Enery (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) 2nd of 11, 3l behind Cross Grain (9-3) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov.
State Law (IRE) 9-2fav (8-8) 5th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Street Act (8-5) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp fst in Nov.
Prepared 10-1 (9-0) won at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov beating Sky Jockey (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Can You Conga 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Lexington Place (9-13) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Desert Wings (IRE) 4-6fav (8-11) 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Mundahesh (9-2) at Meydan 7f hcp pol in Jan.