Most of these have won on the track or over the trip including Welford, who was in good form throughout the last campaign until a poor final run. Silken Dancer made a successful debut at Windsor in May 2017 but hasn't run since July of that year though Doug Watson will have him ready. The trainer also runs BIG BROWN BEAR (NAP), a winner on opening day a year ago and again in January and he looks the one to be on as he holds stable companion Grand Argentier, who doesn't win often enough. Top Clearance is held by Welford on their run here in March.
Firnas 20-1 (9-6) 5th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Carrington (9-1) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp gd in Apr.
Welford 15-2 (8-11) last of 14, dist behind Mudallel (8-8) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Apr.
Big Brown Bear (USA) 9-4fav (9-7) 7th of 9, 21 1/2l behind Dehbashi (9-8) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Mar.
Top Clearance (USA) 10-1 (9-10) 4th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Welford (9-4) at Meydan 1m 3f hcp fst in Mar.
Grand Argentier (FR) 15-2 (8-10) 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Mudallel (8-8) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Apr.
Conclusion (JPN) 12-1 (8-9) 15th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Muzdawaj (9-0) at Meydan 1m 1f hcp gd in Feb.
Mudaarab (USA) 9-2 (8-13) 10th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Rio Tigre (9-4) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Jan.
Secret Trade (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Mudallel (8-8) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp fst in Apr.
Silken Dancer 5-4fav (8-12) Slight lead unti narrowly headed halfway, in front again over 2f out, hung left and headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, behind final furlong, eased, 6th of 8, 13l behind Quloob (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Gundogdu (USA) 4-5fav (9-5) last of 13, dist behind Immortalised (8-5) at Meydan 1m 3f hcp fst in Apr.
Quartier Francais (USA) 13-2 (9-0) 5th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Welford (9-4) at Meydan 1m 3f hcp fst in Mar.
