The in-form Michael Costa has three entries including unbeaten three-year-old MOZAHIM with stable jockey Ben Coen on board. He only just got up over 5f on Jebel Ali‘s stiff track so the longer trip will be in his favour. Coen was on board when Taakeed was the easy winner of a handicap two weeks ago and when Thawban just beat Mr Kafoo over the track and trip last month. Morning competed at a higher level after landing a minor race here a year ago but Al Tariq did not make the expected progress after landing a Group 3 here almost two years ago. Secret Moment's two victories have been on Tapeta at Wolverhampton.
Morning (USA) (9-2) 5th of 7, 5 3/4l behind Southern Artist (9-2) at Meydan 1m stks fst in Nov.
I'll Stand Taller (USA) (9-4) 6th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Tuz (9-4) at Meydan 6f Grp 3 gd in Feb.
Mozahim (USA) (9-8) won at Jebel Ali 5f hcp in Dec beating Laa Baas (8-9) by shd, 12 ran.
Al Tariq (FR) (9-0) 6th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Eastern World (9-0) at Sharjah 6f fst in Nov.
Alkaraama (USA) (9-0) 5th of 12, 14l behind Eastern World (9-0) at Sharjah 6f fst in Nov.
Shanty Star (USA) (9-4) 6th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Justice Protecol (9-8) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Mar.
Taakeed (USA) (9-11) won at Meydan 6f hcp in Dec beating Nyaar (9-11) by 4l, 10 ran.
Thawban (USA) (9-7) won at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov beating Mr Kafoo (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Mythical Dancer (IRE) (9-8) 12th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Celtic Voyager (9-6) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Mr Kafoo (USA) (9-3) 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Thawban (9-7) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Shanaghai City (USA) (9-3) 6th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Major Cinnamon (9-0) at Jebel Ali 6f hcp fst in Dec.
Secret Moment (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Soon led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind King Cabo (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
