It's impossible to knock the form of Final Drive, who has won five of his last six on Polytrack, the latest under Jamie Spencer. His rapid rise through the ratings has enabled John Ryan to send him here and he's no forlorn hope. REYNALDOTHEWIZARD, a USA import, completed a double here last month in the style of a classy performer. That was over 7f but there's no reason why he shouldn't get the extra. Atlantis Star hasn't had much experience but has an all-weather success to his credit and his defeat in France on his final start last season came in a Listed contest on soft ground. Atlantic Sport was never in the hunt on his return here a fortnight ago but that was over 6f and this trip should suit. Stablemate Golden Sword hasn't won since landing the Chester Vase for Aidan O'Brien in 2009 and needs much further than this. Yirga just failed to catch Solid Choice over 7f here last week and has no problems with the extra furlong while Riggins is just the type to run well here and rookie trainer Ed Walker is likely to have him primed for action.
Across The Rhine (USA) 10-1 (8-8) 3rd of 14, 6l behind Steele Tango (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcap gd.
Atlantic Sport (USA) 14-1 (8-8) 7th of 12, 3l behind Our Giant (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 6f stks (3yo+).
Golden Sword 9-1 (9-1) Disputed lead early, tracked winner, switched inside over 5f out, ridden and lost place well over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 23l behind Harris Tweed (8-6) at Chester 1m 4f Listed stks (1) sft in Sep.
Atlantis Star (9-2) 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Royal Revival (9-2) at Maisons-Laffitte(FR) 1m 1f 3yo lst stk sft in Oct.
Hattan (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Spring Of Fame (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp.
Reynaldothewizard (USA) 9-2 (9-5) won at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp in Dec beating Commander Cave (9-8) by 5l, 13 ran.
Riggins (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and stayed on to join leader post, won at Kempton 1m Listed stks (1) pol in Nov deadheating with Fanunalter (9-4), 11 ran.
Carnaby Street (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) 13th of 16, 17l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcap gd.
Sweet Lightning 25-1 (9-8) Switched to race far side soon after start, held up always behind, 23rd of 35, 16l behind Credit Swap (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Yirga 33-1 (8-13) 2nd of 14, nk behind Solid Choice (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp.
City Style (USA) 25-1 (8-8) 8th of 14, 5l behind Solid Choice (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp.
Final Drive (IRE) 15-8fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, strong headway on wide outside well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Dec beating Island Sunset (8-2) by 2l, 11 ran.
Rakaan (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up well in rear, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd post, not quite able to reach winner, 2nd of 12, nk behind Citrus Star (9-4) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Rochdale 25-1 (8-11) 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Spring Of Fame (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f hcp.
Quick Wit 8-11fav (9-4) Stayed wide early from poor draw, headway and switched left to track leaders over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Oct beating Mr Willis (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Kettle River (USA) 3-1 (8-6) Steadied early,tired, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Stay Put (8-6) at Churchill Downs(USA) 1m clm (3yo) in May.
Azizi (9-0) Never able to challenge, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Montmorency (9-6) at Abu Dhabi(UAE) 7f hcap gd.
Izaaj (USA) (9-0) Mid-division, not quicken final 500m, 8th of 10, 17l behind Warriors Key (8-7) at Abu Dhabi(UAE) 1m hcap fst.
