Persian Empire attracted no support on his reappearance over 7f here after a year off but made all when conceding runner-up Runaholic, who runs earlier, 15lb. The shorter trip won't be a problem and a mark of 82 looks fair. Rayig was taking on slightly better class when a reasonable fourth a fortnight ago with Will To Win just behind. However, HARVEST GOLD (NAP) was in front of the pair of them in finishing a short-head second and can lose his maiden tag at the tenth time of asking. Newmarket winner Razzle Dazzle has joined Doug Watson and will be ready for this.
Almoradi (BRZ) (9-2) last of 16, 35 1/2l behind Electrical Storm (9-11) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Jan.
Mythical Dancer (IRE) 11-10fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, travelled strongly and ridden entering final furlong, just held, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Sydney Street (9-2) at Kempton 7f (4) pol in Dec.
Razzle Dazzle 9-4fav (9-6) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Love De Vega (8-13) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Ayaad (USA) (9-5) 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Cairn Island (IRE) (9-10) 11th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Celtic Voyager (SAF) (9-11) last of 14, 30 3/4l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Persian Empire (IRE) (9-11) won at Meydan 7f mdn stks gd in Jan beating Runaholic (8-8) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Way of Wisdom (9-7) 10th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Open Mind (9-8) at Meydan 7f gd in Jan.
Will To Win (GER) (9-5) 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Leading Spirit (9-10) at Meydan 5f gd in Jan.
Dignity Joy (USA) (8-13) last of 8, 27 1/2l behind Rayig (8-8) at Jebel Ali 6f hcp fst in Jan.
Rayig (8-13) 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Harvest Gold (IRE) (8-6) 2nd of 14, shd behind Nibraas (9-2) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Green Team Station (IRE) (9-6) 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Fawaareq (9-0) at Abu Dhabi 7f in Jan.
Pocket Dynamo (USA) (9-2) 11th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Waady (9-2) at Meydan 5f hcp gd in Feb.
Shanaghai City (USA) (8-11) 5th of 6, 12l behind My Dubawi (9-0) at Jebel Ali 6f hcp fst in Jan.