Dark Emerald has a cracking record here and, though not at his best on his opening runs, the assessor has given him a chance. Salateen has only been raised 1lb for landing a lucrative handicap a fortnight ago though third-placed OH THIS IS US failed to obtain a clear run at a crucial stage and can take this for Richard Hannon. Bravo Solo, a Listed winner at Chantilly in October, was always travelling strongly when beating Suyoof over a mile earlier this month and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big effort. The latter's trainer is also represented by Tahanee, who wasn't far behind the selection last time and looks ready to strike soon. Ghaamer has been running very well though continues to look a few pounds high.
Ghaamer (USA) (9-6) 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Akeed Champion (8-5) at Abu Dhabi 7f fst in Jan.
Bravo Zolo (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) won at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb beating Suyoof (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mr Owen (USA) 7-1 (9-0) 7th of 0, 5 1/4l behind Promising Run (8-8) at Meydan 1m 1f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jan.
Dark Emerald (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Cymric (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Feb.
Johann Strauss 33-1 (9-1) 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Salateen (8-10) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Oh This Is Us (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) 3rd of 10, shd behind Salateen (8-10) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Suyoof (AUS) 14-1 (9-5) 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Bravo Zolo (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Tahanee (ARG) 3-1 (8-13) 4th of 10, nk behind Salateen (8-10) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Haalick (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Akeed Champion (9-0) at Abu Dhabi 7f lst stks gd in Feb.
Salateen 33-1 (8-10) won at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb beating Flash Fire (9-6) by ns, 10 ran.
Steady Pace 4-1 (9-1) 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Final Venture (9-4) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Feb.
Mastermind (SAF) 9-1 (9-6) 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Krypton Factor (9-1) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Akeed Champion (9-0) won at Abu Dhabi 7f lst stks gd in Feb beating Kitaaby (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Mutawathea 14-1 (9-4) 9th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Heavy Metal (9-2) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Jan.
Jamesie (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Krypton Factor (9-1) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Vin Chaud (FR) (9-5) 12th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Wireless (9-2) at Deauville 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Roi De Vitesse (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) 7th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Krypton Factor (9-1) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Hawkesbury (9-0) 13th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Akeed Champion (9-0) at Abu Dhabi 7f lst stks gd in Feb.
