ZA'AKHIR (7) missed the frame on debut, then improved last time when finishing a game second over 2200m at Abu Dhabi. Has the pace to take a forward position, and can go one better here. NAUTI BOY (5) is on debut for the J Bittar stable. He is a 4-year-old entire by Valiant Boy from Dixies Valentine. Has a Meydan Dirt trial placing to his credit. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. HK HESS (8) stepped out on her debut over 1200m at Sharjah two weeks ago and finished a game fourth. She is open to improvement and can feature. AASHOOR (2) resumed after a 238-day spell last start but was pulled up at this track. That run was the first for the Eric Lemartinel yard, and he would have sorted out the issue from that poor fresh effort. Stick with him.