Alareef has twice had Mutahaddith just behind in handicaps here recently and there's absolutely nothing between the pair at these weights. The former didn't enhance the form last time though wasn't at his best while Speedy Move was a big disappointment when last seen in November after looking progressive earlier. Ticket Holder is held by Alareef on latest running and Year Of Glory hasn't run for two years. LYTHAM ST ANNES, a winner at Epsom for David Simcock, looked ready to score soon for new connections when runner-up at Jebel Ali and though disappointing here next time he missed the break and is given another chance.
Speedy Move (IRE) (9-4) 6th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Fitzgerald (9-3) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Lytham St Annes (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) 10th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Acolyte (9-3) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Jan.
Mutahaddith 16-1 (8-11) 2nd of 10, shd behind Alareef (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Jan.
Ocean Telegraph (USA) 20-1 (8-8) 9th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Classic Collection (9-3) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp gd in Jan.
Year Of Glory (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Pit Stop (9-3) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Hymenaios (IRE) (9-6) 4th of 10, 10l behind at Doha 1m 1f stks fst in Apr.
Estidraak (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) 7th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Raven's Corner (8-9) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Feb.
Ticket Holder (USA) 12-1 (8-7) 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Alareef (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Jan.
Denzille Lane (IRE) (9-6) 3rd of 0, 15 1/2l behind Baroot (8-11) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
Alareef (SAF) 10-1 (9-1) 10th of 13, 16 1/2l behind Raven's Corner (8-9) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Feb.