SIR MAXIMILIAN ran well behind Etijaal on his return to action here a year ago then landed a similar class handicap to this. He's attempting to tread the same path after another very good run a fortnight ago and might be good enough. Medicean Man was behind him here a year ago but has an excellent record on the track though he may just need this. Maljaa was beaten four lengths by Sir Maximilian at Chester in May and is worse off at the weights. Paul Midgley had a winner here last week and Line Of Reason also ran really well behind Ertijaal as did Saayerr, who had some good form here a year ago. Krypton Factor has had a brilliant career highlighted by his victory under Kieren Fallon in the 2012 Golden Shaheen. He showed he was no back number when scoring at Jebel Ali on his final start in March and generally goes well without winning first time back. Dream Dubai made a successful debut for Sylvester Kirk in April and competed at a very high level subsequently so has to be on the shortlist now with Mike De Kock. George Baker does well here and Harry Hurricane had some very good form in tough handicaps culminating in a Class 2 victory at Haydock.
Medicean Man 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 4l behind Lord Of The Land (9-3) at Lingfield 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Saayerr (8-7) 6th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Sir Maximilian (IRE) (8-7) 8th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Maljaa 9-2 (8-11) Went left start, chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, held when lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Kingsgate Native (8-11) at Nottingham 5f stks (3) gf in Aug.
Krypton Factor (8-13) won at Jebel Ali 6f stks fst in Mar beating Kasb (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Line Of Reason (IRE) (8-5) 5th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Dream Dubai 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Librisa Breeze (9-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Master Of War (8-5) 14th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Harry Hurricane 40-1 (9-10) 13th of 17, 5l behind Marsha (9-7) at Chantilly 5f Grp 1 gd in Oct.
High On Life (8-5) 7th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Midlander (IRE) (9-0) 10th of 0, 19l behind My Catch (9-0) at Meydan 6f lst stks fst in Dec.
Wonder Of Qatar (IRE) (9-0) won at Doha 5f fst in Apr
Moonraker (8-5) 10th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Mubtaghaa (IRE) (9-0) last of 7, 27 3/4l behind Reynaldothewizard (9-0) at Meydan 6f lst stks (1) fst in Jan.
Breakdancer (FR) (8-10) 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Staring At The Sea (9-0) at Bro Park 6f stks pol in Oct.
Taexali (IRE) (8-5) 9th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Ertijaal (9-6) at Meydan 5f hcp gf in Jan.
Saving Kenny (IRE) (9-4) 3rd of 10, 3l behind at Jagersro 6f stks fst in Nov.
