Having finished runner-up in two Group 2's abroad, Our Channel would have to be the form pick though he ran poorly on Turf here three weeks ago and has his first start on an artificial surface. Nolohay is another making his debut away from Turf and he finished a long way in front of William Haggas' charge and has since run well in a better class handicap. Zain Shamardal acts on any surface though he never got into the action behind Layl here last time but Tinghir did very well for David Lanigan and his new stable had their first Carnival winner on Thursday. Avon Pearl was beaten a long way behind Tha'ir earlier this month and El Estruendoso hasn't got anywhere near last season's form so the vote in a tight handicap goes to OCEAN TEMPEST, who has been running in much better company and led for a long way over an extra furlong last time.
Ocean Tempest 7-1 (9-3) 8th of 12, 7l behind Limario (9-3) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp gd.
Nolohay (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Limario (9-3) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp gd.
El Estruendoso (ARG) 25-1 (8-11) last of 12, 45l behind Songcraft (8-10) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f hcp gd.
Our Channel (USA) 7-1 (9-1) last of 16, 11l behind Samurai Sword (9-1) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp fst.
Avon Pearl 20-1 (9-2) 13th of 14, 26l behind Tha'ir (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 2f hcp gd.
Tinghir (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt always in rear, last of 13, 15l behind Berkshire (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) sft in Oct.
Zain Shamardal (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) 7th of 15, 15l behind Layl (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcap.
