Polar River was an outstanding winner of this a year ago for Doug Watson and his Complimenti did very well to chase home REALLY SPECIAL in last month's trial with Rajar in third, Sasha Waltz fourth, Calare fifth, Nomorerichblondes seventh and both Voice Of Truth and Spanish Moon tailed off. The winner, a Listed winner over this trip at Newmarket, still looked green and the 7f trip will have been short enough so she should confirm the form with those who finished behind her. Richard Fahey, who trains Rajar, could have a better chance with Melesina, a Group 3 winner on Turf at Deauville in October. Mike De Kock saddles Fursa, a Group 2 winner at Turffontein and just touched off at the highest level at Scottsville in June. Mickael Barzalona was on board when Nashmiah won a Group 1 over the trip in Saudi Arabia though it's difficult to get a line on the form.
Voice Of Truth (IRE) (8-11) 10th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Rajar (8-11) 3rd of 14, 5l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Nomorerichblondes (USA) (8-11) 7th of 14, 15l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Nashmiah (SDA) (8-11) won at King Abdul Aziz Racecourse 1m fst in Jan
Sasha Waltz (IRE) (8-11) 4th of 14, 6l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Fursa (AUS) 13-2 (9-6) Lost 2l-shifts-bump, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind The Secret Is Out (9-6) at Scottsville 6f fll gd in Jun.
Melesina (IRE) (8-10) won at Deauville 1m Grp 3 stks gd in Oct beating Turf Laurel (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Calare (IRE) (8-11) 5th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Really Special (8-11) won at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan beating Complimenti (8-11) by 3 1/4l, 14 ran.
Spanish Moon (RUS) (8-11) 12th of 14, 26 1/2l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
Complimenti (USA) (8-11) 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Really Special (8-11) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Jan.
