Rodaini has generally competed at a higher level and has had plenty of success on this track though he hasn’t raced over a trip this short since his debut in 2016. LYTHAM ST ANNES won three times last winter, twice over this course and distance. Doug Watson should have him ready and he looks the one to beat. Pennsylvania Dutch won five times for Kevin Ryan in the summer though never on the all-weather so his ability to act on the surface has to be taken on trust. Portamento has a fitness advantage having only faded close home here a fortnight ago though Lansky looks the main threat as he’s performed at a much higher level, including Group company, since transferring from Robert Cowell.
Rodaini (USA) 4-1 (9-2) 3rd of 8, 3l behind Thegreatcollection (9-2) at Meydan 1m stks fst in Apr.
Waady (IRE) (9-2) 5th of 14, 4l behind Legendary Lunch (9-2) at Abu Dhabi 7f gd in Feb.
Lytham St Annes (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) 3rd of 9, 5 3/4l behind Chess Master (8-5) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Apr.
Lansky (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) 6th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Rocket Power (8-11) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Pennsylvania Dutch 12-1 (9-4) Pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, hard driven, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Muscika (9-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Portamento (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) 6th of 12, 16l behind Mark Of Approval (9-4) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Oct.
Pop The Hood (USA) 9-1 (9-11) 5th of 11, 8l behind Important Mission (9-2) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Apr.
Johann Strauss 66-1 (9-2) last of 14, 34 1/2l behind On The Warpath (8-13) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
