Mazeed is a consistent performer at this level but has only managed to win once though is back on that same mark. Big Brown Bear was having only his fourth start when easily landing a 7f maiden last month. The third has been narrowly beaten subsequently so the form should hold up. Gervais was on the retreat when unseating his rider in that latter event but made amends over this trip at Al Ain next time, his first-ever victory. Speedy Move hasn't won since March 2016 but has dropped to a fair mark and was staying on over 6f here last month. Pirate's Cove is well handicapped at his best but has never won over the trip while it's over a year since Hipster Boy won a novices' contest at Wolverhampton for John Gosden. CACHAO (NAP) isn't the most consistent but won a course and distance handicap in March and caught the eye when staying on over 7f a fortnight ago. He missed the break that day and Tadhg O'Shea rides again so he's handed the vote.
Mazeed (USA) 11-4 (8-6) 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Taamol (9-2) at Meydan 7f hcp in Nov.
Big Brown Bear (USA) 3-1fav (9-1) won at Meydan 7f mdn stks fst in Nov beating Solar Shower (9-2) by 5l, 12 ran.
Hipster Boy 6-4fav (9-2) Soon led, headed after 1f, stayed handy, effort on inside over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Nov beating Profound (9-2) by hd, 13 ran.
Speedy Move (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Stunned (9-8) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Nov.
Naaeebb (USA) 10-1 (9-0) last of 13, 32 1/2l behind Galesburg (9-1) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Feb.
Pirate's Cove (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) 12th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Au Coeur (9-4) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Dawwass (USA) 16-1 (8-8) 7th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Rio Tigre (9-5) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Nov.
Eljeemi (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) 7th of 11, 23 1/4l behind Bois De Boulogne (8-6) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Jan.
Bannock (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) 5th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Welford (8-10) at Meydan 1m hcp in Nov.
Cachao 12-1 (9-4) 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Bochart (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Gervais (USA) (9-2) won at Al Ain 1m fst in Nov beating Solar Shower (9-2) by 1l, 15 ran.
Loures (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Lavaspin (9-0) at Meydan 6f hcp in Nov.
Untold Secret 9-2 (8-6) 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Rocket Power (8-7) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Nov.
Thaaqib 20-1 (9-3) 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hello (9-0) at Jebel Ali 1m 1f hcp fst in Nov.
Ticket Holder (USA) 14-1 (8-13) 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Bochart (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Nov.
Elsaakb (USA) 16-1 (9-7) 14th of 15, 31 1/2l behind Kunani (9-5) at Jebel Ali 7f hcp fst in Oct.
