SHLAL ALDARAE (9) got off the mark with an impressive maiden win last time out over 1800m at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Muath Alruqayi was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Looms as one of the hardest to beat again. ISTEGLAL (4) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1400m, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Expected to cross from wide out. Likely to feature. HASHEM (3) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1800m at this track. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is sure to be prominent. MUAZZEZ AL KHALEDIAH (5) finished fifth at this track and distance at his last appearance nine weeks ago. Has found the right race and is worth including.