OPERA BALLO (1) showed good early pace over 1800m in the G2 Al Rashidiya at this track when resuming last time and kept going to score by 3 lengths. He hails from the always-powerful Charlie Appleby stable, and he is on his way to the top. NATIONS PRIDE (2) finished second behind Opera Ballo in the G2 Al Rashidiya at this track over this distance when resuming from a spell last time out. He has a strong record this course, scoring at 3 of 6 starts. Hard to beat again. HOLLOWAY BOY (3) met with solid support last start over 1600m in the G2 Zabeel Mile at this track when fifth, beaten 2.5 lengths. He is knocking on the door, and another good run is on the cards. SILAWI (4) is back from a break of 12 weeks. He scored back-to-back wins before running below his best at the last run of the prep, finishing well back over 2414m in the G1 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar (Turf). He comes to hand quickly, and is a top 4 threat in this.