Godolphin really complicate matters here by running the top three in the handicap and all can be given strong chances. Frankie Dettori attempted to make all on Capponi over the C&D three weeks ago but was caught in the final furlong and passed by SARRSAR, who is now unbeaten in three starts on all-weather surfaces and can remain so. Nationalism has only run on turf and has some excellent form. He will be better for his reappearance behind Songcraft but so will Belgian Bill, who ran a blinder on his Dubai debut to finish runner-up. Maraheb was very progressive for John Dunlop when his season culminated in an impressive victory at Haydock in August. He's from a yard in top form who are also represented by the in-form Rochdale, who may be just too high in the weights now. Spirit Of Sharjah has never raced over a trip this far in 50 starts but wasn't stopping over a mile last time.
