The Citizen (Gauteng)

Horse-by-horse comments for Dubai World Cup meeting

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Kahayla Classic

Af Alajaj Winner over the track

Ashton Tourettes Trip a concern

Brraq Needs to step forward

Dagui Lotois Hard to fancy

Dergham Athbah Wide draw not ideal Deryan Respectabl­e run latest

First Classs Suited by conditions, chance Hadi Du Carrerre Major player, drawn nicely

Hamdani Khaled Soundly beaten latest Jarif Up against it

Jugurtha De Monlau Proven over course, respected

Kerless Del Roc Decent record on dirt, 4-6

Munir Du Soleil Tough task on dirt debut Rajah Well drawn, outside chance Rb Rich Lyke Me Unbeaten here, major chance

Lamet Shamel Unproven on surface

Godolphin Mile

Al Nefud Progressiv­e, big chance

Algiers Stiff task from wide barrier Bankit Exposed, readily opposed Bathrat Leon Surface a query

Desert Wisdom Form over the course Dubai Icon Lost his way recently

Full Flat Lengthy spell to overcome Golden Goal Suited by conditions

Great Scott Don’t rule out

Mubakker Improving, sound claims. Pogo Tough test on dirt debut

Secret Ambition Loves track, place claims

Snapper Sinclair Struggling for form Soliste Thunder Can’t be dismissed Storm Damage Respected if handling dirt

Tuz Up against it

Dubai Gold Cup

Al Madhar Trip an obvious query Alignak Needs to step up

Baron Samedi Improvemen­t required East Asia Well held in prep

Emperor Of The Sun Well beaten latest Mirinaque Struggled last time

Passion And Glory Out of sorts

Rodrigo Diaz Fair comeback, minor claims

Stay Foolish Arrives in top form

Volcanic Sky Inconsiste­nt one to oppose Castlebar Easy to rule out

Manobo The one to beat

Veloce Oro Not to be underestim­ated

Al Quoz Sprint

A Case Of You Won’t lack for fitness Berneuil Up in grade, opposable

Casa Creed Can’t fault comeback Creative Force Smart sprinter, player Emaraaty Ana Disappoint­ing comeback Entscheide­n Likely to struggle

Get Smoking Doubts in this grade Khuzaam More required up in class Lauda Sion Fair effort latest, chance Man Of Promise Unbeaten this year, big chance

Mutafawwig Trip a query

Naval Crown Suited by conditions Taziwala Arrives in top shape

Aire De Valse Lacks a recent run

Happy Romance Improved performanc­e latest

Suesa Useful filly, top chance

UAE Derby

Irwin Top rated, respected

Keifer Little hope

Quality Boone Won trial, minor claims Azure Coast Unbeaten, obvious chance Bendoog More required here

Combustion Impressive strike-rate, player

Crown Pride Progress stalled up in class Get Back Goldie Doubts with trip

Gilded Age Top ride booked, chance Island Falcon Well beaten latest Pinehurst Holds leading claims

Reiwa Homare Top in-form rider up Sekifu Appeals in first-time blinkers Summer Is Tomorrow Out of his depth Withering No fears with conditions Arabian Gazelles Readily dismissed

Golden Shaheen

Al Tariq Well held in trial

Dr. Schivel Proven at highest level

Drain The Clock speedy sort, respected Eastern World Won trial, chance Everfast Down in trip, a query

Good Effort Improved latest, minor claims

Manjeer Surprised latest, more needed Meraas Unbeaten over course and distance

Mobaadel Unproven on surface

Red Le Zele Winner-up last year Strongcons­titution Unlikely to make an impact

Switzerlan­d Soundly beaten latest Wondrwhere­craigis Progressiv­e, respected

Chain Of Love Needs to step up

Dubai Turf

Alfareeq More required in this company Colonel Liam Can’t ignore strike-rate Desert Fire Up in class, oppose

Finest Sound Non Runner

Haqeeqy Will struggle

Harrovian Stable second string

Lord Glitters Unsuited by pace latest Lord North Solid comeback, player

Mohaafeth Well-regarded, chance My Oberon Big step forward needed Panthalass­a Gutsy winner latest

Schnell Meister Unexposed, likely winner

Sir Busker Tough test

Ursa Minor Improving, more required Vin De Garde Out of sorts

Saffron Beach Classy filly, don’t dismiss

Dubai Sheema Classic

Authority In top form

Dubai Future Struggled last time

For The Top A forlorn hope

Glory Vase Proven on world stage Hukum Recent winner over course Kaspar Pleasing comeback off a break Pyledriver Ran poorly latest

Without A Fight Improved last time Alenquer Won last time, player Burgas Stiff task here

Dubai Honor Progressiv­e last year Shahryar One to consider

Stella Veloce Useful, don’t ignore Yibir Pick of home team

Uberleben Drawn nicely, chance

Dubai World Cup

Aero Trem Not without a chance

Chuwa Wizard Runner-up last year Country Grammer Recent form smart Grocer Jack Stiff task on dirt debut

Hot Rod Charlie Proven here, major chance

Hypothetic­al Has to improve

Life Is Good Top-class colt, likely winner Magny Cours Latest run disappoint­ing Midnight Bourbon Consistent and reliable, chance

Real World Yet to win on dirt

Remorse Progressiv­e but more needed

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