Vivernus finished strongly over 1m2f here a couple of weeks ago so may not be suited by dropping back in trip. Just Pretend showed up well in a couple of better maidens than this last winter and should be ready for his comeback while Shillong attempted to make all at Jebel Ali and ran on when headed. MAZEED looked in need of the experience on his debut over 7f here and had no answer to the front pair. The runner-up, Capezzano, runs in the opening race and should give a strong pointer to the chances of Mike De Kock's charge. Godolphin's Somerset House has a smart pedigree and it would be no surprise to see him go in at the first time of asking.
Anbar (9-6) last of 11, dist behind Hello (9-5) at Jebel Ali 1m mdn fst in Dec.
Henrytheghost (USA) 25-1 (8-8) 8th of 9, 27 1/2l behind Famous Warrior (9-3) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Dec.
Arcarius (9-6) 7th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Shoreditch (9-6) at Meydan 6f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Cachao (9-5) 9th of 11, dist behind Hello (9-5) at Jebel Ali 1m mdn fst in Dec.
Dangerous Thought (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, ridden and beaten when hung left final furlong, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind We Are Ninety (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Eaglecraft (USA) (8-10) 16th of 0, dist behind Dehbashi (8-10) at Meydan 1m 2f mdn stks in Dec.
Just Pretend (USA) (8-7) 3rd of 0, 2l behind Rockley (8-7) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Mar.
Pradesh (IRE) (9-6) 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Shoreditch (9-6) at Meydan 6f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Shillong (9-6) 3rd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Say No More (9-6) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Tribalism (USA) (9-8) 5th of 16, 5l behind Fa'iz (9-5) at Sharjah 1m fst in Dec.
Vivernus (USA) (8-10) 2nd of 0, 1/2l behind Dehbashi (8-10) at Meydan 1m 2f mdn stks in Dec.
Sea Urchin (IRE) (9-2) 8th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Say No More (9-6) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Mazeed (USA) (9-0) 3rd of 0, 6l behind Cosmo Charlie (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks in Dec.
Somerset House (USA) Hard Spun colt out of From Afar.
Al Madam (USA) (8-9) 3rd of 8, 11 1/4l behind Nomorerichblondes (8-9) at Meydan 7f mdn fll stks fst in Dec.
Dubai Post (IRE) (9-0) 12th of 0, 35 1/2l behind Dehbashi (8-10) at Meydan 1m 2f mdn stks in Dec.
First Start Street Cry colt out of Measured Tempo.
Prince Jai (8-5) 5th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Skygazer (8-8) at Sharjah 1m 2f hcp fst in Nov.
Dolly Mixtures (8-9) 7th of 0, 10 1/4l behind Intense Effort (9-0) at Jebel Ali 6f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Dubawi's Thunder (9-6) 11th of 12, 35 1/4l behind Say No More (9-6) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.