Mike De Kock's mare MAHBOOBA, runner-up in the UAE Oaks on Tapeta here in February, easily won a Listed race at Newmarket on fast ground in the summer and her allowance can see her successful here. Derbaas is an obvious threat having completed a brilliant four-timer at last year's Carnival before finishing last in the Dubai Duty Free. The lightly-raced and progressive Laajooj scored twice for Godolphin early last summer and didn't get the clearest of runs in a Group 3 at Ascot on his final UK start while Frankie Dettori's mount Sea Lord has generally raced at a high level and is quite well in on official ratings. St Moritz did Dandy Nicholls proud last summer and goes well fresh so a big run is anticipated.
