Karnavaal, a winner for Sir Michael Stoute, looked like doubling his tally when taking the lead 3f out here a couple of weeks ago but got mugged on the line. Jim Crowley takes over and, if ridden with more restraint, his mount will take some beating. However, MEQDAM (NAP), a winner at Jebel Ali in March, has returned in excellent form, however, and won with a bit in hand over the course and distance last month so a 4lb rise doesn't look excessive. Stable companion Arch Gold landed a track and trip handicap just over a year ago while One Vision is in good form and was staying on over a mile at Jebel Ali last time.
Karnavaal (IRE) (8-6) 2nd of 11, nk behind Twelfthofneverland (8-13) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Tradesman (USA) (9-5) 7th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Meqdam (8-7) at Meydan 1m 3f hcp fst in Dec.
Faadhel (GER) (8-10) 9th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Twelfthofneverland (8-13) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Galaxy Road (USA) (9-5) last of 15, dist behind Shanaghai City (9-1) at Jebel Ali 5f hcp fst in Dec.
Meqdam (IRE) (8-7) won at Meydan 1m 3f hcp fst in Dec beating Welsh Lord (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Arch Gold (USA) (9-0) 3rd of 14, 7 3/4l behind Tailor's Row (9-2) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Dec.
One Vision (IRE) (9-1) 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Celtic Prince (9-3) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Jan.
Sa'ada (USA) (9-6) 11th of 12, 24 3/4l behind Miracle Maker (9-10) at Jebel Ali 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Book Review (9-8) 13th of 14, dist behind Pharoah King (9-11) at Al Ain 1m 2f fst in Jan.
Spring Jig (USA) (9-11) 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Miniaturist (9-3) at Al Ain 1m in Jan.
Knockacullion (USA) (8-9) 7th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Twelfthofneverland (8-13) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
