On The Warpath has an official rating of 106 so will be performing at the Carnival at the turn of the year. He needed last year's opening run before placed at Group 3 level and the concession of 10lb to the race-fit ISLAND RULE may prove beyond him. Placed in a Carnival handicap in January, he reappeared with a fair effort here a fortnight ago and looks the one to beat. Royal Mews comfortably won a minor race over a mile in February but disappointed in his next two starts.
On The Warpath (9-0) 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Discovery Island (9-0) at Jebel Ali 7f fst in Mar.
Royal Mews (FR) (9-0) 10th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Discovery Island (9-0) at Jebel Ali 7f fst in Mar.
Island Rule (IRE) (9-5) 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Raaeb (9-4) at Meydan 7f fst in Nov.
Lost Gold (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Soon led, headed out, prominent, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 28 3/4l behind Precisely (9-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Fast Start (9-2) 5th of 8, 17l behind Western Symphony (9-1) at Meydan 7f hcp in Nov.
Ironside (IRE) 16-5jfav (9-9) Towards rear, switched right 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Elvic (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Private Signal 9-1 (9-4) In touch in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 17 1/2l behind King Of Time (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Ode To Duty (USA) (9-2) 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Fire Group (9-0) at Meydan 1m 2f mdn stks fst in Dec.
