Mike De Kock had his first winner of the new season here last week and holds a very strong hand. Mazeed did well enough in a couple of maidens last month though it's FAWREE who looks the one to be on. A $240,000 purchase, he missed the break on his debut over 7f a fortnight ago but was staying on powerfully when the winner had flown and should again take care of third-placed Bee Jersey, who attempted to make all but could only stay on at one pace when headed. Cape Of Eagles was well beaten in fourth and looks held but Magical Forest has been very consistent in the UK and will have been sharpened up with a fine run at Kempton last month.
Bee Jersey (USA) (9-0) 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Big Sigh (IRE) (9-0) 11th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Cape Of Eagles (USA) (9-0) 4th of 12, 10l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Dawwass (USA) (9-0) 5th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Fawree (USA) (9-0) 2nd of 12, 2l behind Capezzano (9-0) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Forgivethenforget (8-7) 6th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Say No More (9-6) at Jebel Ali 7f mdn stks fst in Dec.
Mazeed (USA) (8-7) 2nd of 16, 3l behind Somerset House (8-7) at Meydan 1m mdn stks fst in Dec.
Sboog (USA) (9-0) 5th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Don't Lie Kitten (8-9) at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov.
Magical Forest (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort on inside 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to challenge briefly inside final furlong, kept on but always held, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Gallifrey (9-0) at Kempton 1m mdn fll stks (4) pol in Dec.
