GERMIN (12) is an imported three-year-old having his first run in this area for the Helal & Tahnon Alalawi yard. Back from a break after finishing tenth over 2000m in Group 2 grade at La Teste De Buch at her last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. That French form makes her tough to beat. NORIA DE L'AIGLE (13) is a three-year-old filly who is having her first run for the Ibrahim Al Hadhrami yard. Most recently finished in the placings at Mont-de-Marsan before going for a break. She will be ready to rumble, so follow any market leads. AL FAKIR DU LOUP (1) faced the starter for the first time and finished well back last start at Abu Dhabi over 2200m. He will be much improved with that run under his belt, and with a top jockey onboard, he is expected to be right there at the business end. SAHAYEB BAYNOUNAH (14) turned in a much better run at her second appearance last time out when finishing third over 1200m at Sharjah. Fitter and among the top 4 chances here.