LUDO DE LAGARDE (15) was a solid runner-up last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. That followed a good first-up win here before that. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this circuit. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MAANAR (1) turned in a stout performance when second last start over 1400m at this track, after winning fresh up at Abu Dhabi. She has yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Well placed, and there is no reason she cannot take this out. ENVY (3) finished second last time over 2200m at Abu Dhabi when resuming from a spell, beaten by less than a length. She is perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. AS FAWAZ (8) returned from a spell seven weeks ago and finished fifth over 1700m at Sharjah. Fitter this time, and he can figure in the top 4 this time.