Alignak had Volcanic Sky close behind when runner-up in a Listed race a fortnight ago though that was over 1m6f and neither got close to the winner. Jamie Osborne's charge has the benefit of Saffie's 6lb claim and the stable also run Mekong, who will probably find this on the short side. Global Storm is another who has done better over further but Godolphin also have BRILLIANT LIGHT engaged and he looks well handicapped having been placed behind Volcanic Sky in a Group 3 here a year ago and now better off at the weights. Majestic Mambo is still a maiden after 19 starts but produced his best run for some time when a close third twelve days ago and should get into the frame.
Alignak (9-0) 2nd of 12, 5 1/2l behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Global Storm (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, short-lived effort on far rail 3f out, soon beaten, 18th of 23, 16 3/4l behind Farhan (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Volcanic Sky (9-0) 3rd of 12, 6l behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Bin Battuta (9-0) last of 12, dist behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Learn By Heart (9-8) 9th of 0, dist behind King David (9-8) at Klampenborg 1m 1f stks gd in Aug.
Master Bloom (SWE) (9-3) 8th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Global Heat (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 12, 14l behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Island Brave (IRE) (9-0) 11th of 12, dist behind Siskany (9-1) at Meydan 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Gabr (8-10) 7th of 14, 4l behind Star Safari (9-6) at Meydan 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Kingswear Evensfav (8-7) Made most, quickened 3 lengths clear 2f out, comfortable, won at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (2) pol in Dec beating Hasanabad (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Recordman (8-10) 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Star Safari (9-6) at Meydan 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Zaman (8-10) 6th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Dubai Future (9-3) at Meydan 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.
Majestic Mambo (SAF) (9-10) 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Autumn Pride (8-5) at Meydan 1m 4f hcp in Jan.
Taqareer (IRE) (8-7) 15th of 16, dist behind Dubai Icon (8-10) at Meydan 1m 2f stks fst in Jan.
Brilliant Light (8-10) 4th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Desert Peace (9-0) at Meydan 1m 2f stks fst in Jan.
Mekong 7-1 (9-3) Very slowly away, closed up to track leader after four furlongs, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 11 1/2l behind Fancy Man (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f stks (3) pol in Sep.
Dubai Horizon (IRE) (8-7) 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Star Safari (9-6) at Meydan 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Jan.