Trolius had three runs in the UAE early last year culminating in a victory at Abu Dhabi in March. SHANTY STAR, a winner on Dirt here in March, was caught in the closing stages over 7f on Dirt a fortnight ago when Almoreb was three lengths behind. That could be good enough for this. Nova Roma, a winner for John Gosden, ran well for a long way here two weeks ago though that was over 1m4f while Tafaakhor is better over further. Al Salt completed a double on Tapeta for William Haggas last summer and looks a fine acquisition for the Charpy operation.
Above Normal (9-0) 9th of 12, 33 1/4l behind Blown By Wind (9-0) at Jebel Ali 1m Grp 3 stks fst in Jan.
Almoreb (IRE) (9-6) 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Gervais (8-13) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Al Salt (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Wore hood to post, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Plantadream (9-3) at Ascot 1m stks (3) gs in Sep.
Tafaakhor (IRE) (9-3) 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Recordman (9-6) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jan.
Adventurous (IRE) (8-8) 7th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Shanaghai City (8-10) at Jebel Ali 5f hcp fst in Jan.
Homespin (USA) (9-1) 8th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Twelfthofneverland (8-13) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Nova Roma (8-11) 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Global Heat (9-6) at Meydan 1m 4f hcp fst in Jan.
Shanty Star (USA) (9-2) 2nd of 13, 2l behind Gervais (8-13) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Trickbag (USA) (9-11) 2nd of 12, shd behind Hyde Park (8-11) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Trolius (IRE) (9-4) won at Abu Dhabi 1m gd in Mar beating Welford (9-3) by nk, 20 ran.
Pinter (8-9) 8th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Etisalat (8-5) at Meydan 5f hcp fst in Jan.
Visible Charm (IRE) (8-13) 13th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Recordman (9-6) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jan.
Lost In Time 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 12 3/4l behind Chance (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) hvy in Oct.
Mystery Land (9-10) 6th of 16, 8l behind Alla Mahlak (8-11) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Bawaasil (9-4) 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Irish Freedom (9-1) at Abu Dhabi 7f gd in Nov.
Dubai Canal (8-10) 11th of 13, 25 3/4l behind Harbour Spirit (8-9) at Abu Dhabi 1m 3f gd in Dec.
Greeley (IRE) (8-10) 7th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Adventurous (8-13) at Abu Dhabi 7f gd in Jan.
Imperial Empire (9-1) won at Meydan 1m hcp gd in Jan beating Kanood (9-0) by ns, 14 ran.
Ocean Monarch (IRE) (9-2) 10th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Gervais (8-13) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Jan.
Dragons Tail (IRE) (9-1) 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hyde Park (8-11) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Jan.