Krypton Factor was beaten six lengths by Kifaah over the track and trip last month but is 11lb better off so should get much closer. He found a mile much too far here last week and still looks capable of a big run from this mark. MARKING started odds-on for his debut here in a Group 3 a fortnight ago but supporters soon knew their fate as he stumbled out of the stalls and unseated James Doyle. A dual Dirt winner before runner-up to the brilliant Runhappy in the Grade 1 Malibu at Santa Anita on Boxing Day, he should have no problems recouping losses. Kasb has been steadily finding his feet though his only victories have come on Turf but Shaishee could snatch a place if now at his best. He was the surprise winner of a Group 3 over the track and trip in March and will be all the better for Friday's run at Jebel Ali. It's well over a year since The Taj won a handicap here but Doug Watson will have him ready.
Marking (USA) (9-0) Stumbled at start, unseated rider, at Meydan 6f (1) fst in Feb.
Shaishee (USA) (9-5) 6th of 0, 4 1/4l behind United Color (9-2) at Jebel Ali 5f in Feb.
Let'sgoforit (IRE) (9-2) Broke awkwardly, always in rear, 7th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Rich Tapestry (9-0) at Meydan 6f (1) fst in Feb.
Kifaah (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 6th of 10, 7l behind Rich Tapestry (9-0) at Meydan 6f (1) fst in Feb.
Saayerr 14-1 (8-10) 12th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gd in Feb.
The Taj (USA) (9-3) 5th of 8, 8l behind Rafeej (9-0) at Meydan 6f lst stks (1) fst in Dec.
Krypton Factor (8-13) 8th of 23, 7l behind Maftool (9-5) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Taayel (IRE) (8-13) last of 4, 13 1/2l behind Muarrab (9-5) at Jebel Ali 6f stks fst in Nov.
Cheongu (USA) 10-1 (8-8) 5th of 8, 7l behind Nawwaar (8-10) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Jan.
Kasb (IRE) (8-13) 2nd of 12, shd behind Banaadeer (9-6) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
