Iftitah, a winner at Al Ain and Jebel Ali already this year, came here for the first time earlier this month and stayed on strongly to catch Gervais right on the line. He's been raised 4lb but is expected to confirm the form. MAYAADEEN was three lengths behind but was having his first start since October and making his debut for Doug Watson. He's certain to have come on for the run and is taken to reverse positions and gain his first success since scoring at Naas in June for Dermot Weld. Pirate's Cove won over 6f here in January and led to this trip before fading over a mile last time so should go well, despite top weight, while Solar Shower won a track and trip maiden by a dozen lengths before finding a 14lb rise and an extra furlong against him at Jebel Ali.
Pirate's Cove (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Mazeed (8-7) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Iftitah (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) won at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar beating Gervais (8-13) by ns, 14 ran.
Mustallib (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Raafid (9-5) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Mar.
Night Castle (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) 6th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Aridity (8-8) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Solar Shower 9-2 (9-6) 9th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Aridity (8-8) at Jebel Ali 1m hcp fst in Feb.
Power Crazy (USA) 6-1 (9-3) 6th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Sea Skimmer (8-13) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Dec.
Mayaadeen (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Iftitah (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
Gervais (USA) 8-1 (8-13) 2nd of 14, shd behind Iftitah (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
Odyssa (IRE) (9-0) 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Treasured Times (9-0) at Abu Dhabi 1m gd in Mar.
Extra Large 12-1 (9-3) 8th of 14, 14l behind Iftitah (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
Speedy Move (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) 7th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Iftitah (9-6) at Meydan 7f hcp fst in Mar.
King Cole (USA) 12-1 (8-11) 6th of 11, 9 3/4l behind George Villiers (9-1) at Meydan 1m hcp fst in Mar.
