The trial for this was an unsatisfactory affair won by the outsider Do It All, who made all under a very canny ride from Silvestre De Sousa. Derbaas finished runner-up, Dux Scholar was third, Sandagiyr fourth and Viscount Nelson, who had previously beaten the winner out of sight, back in seventh. It's very unlikely the result will be confirmed and the latter looks the one to take from the race. Godolphin have won six of the previous 11 renewals and AFRICAN STORY can continue the run as though he was behind Sandagiyr last time they met he had no sort of run and Frankie takes over the reins. Richard's Kid is a high-class performer who has yet to strike form at the Carnival while the UK challengers Western Aristocrat and last year's third Red Jazz will have been prepared to the minute and either could take this.
Richard's Kid (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ran on well from 2f out, 5th of 14, 9l behind Capponi (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 2f Group 1 stks (4yo+) (1).
Sandagiyr (FR) 5-1 (9-2) Midfield early, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Do It All (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 1m Grp 2 (1) gd.
African Story 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Meydan(UAE) 1m Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1) beating Snaafy (9-0) by 4l, 14 ran.
First City 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders until weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 9l behind Master Of Hounds (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Shamalgan (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, one pace after, 4th of 10, 3l behind City Style (8-11) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f stks gd in Feb.
Derbaas (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, every chance 3f out, kept on at one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 4l behind Master Of Hounds (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Western Aristocrat (USA) 19-2 (8-10) Willingly btwn late, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Ultimate Eagle (8-10) at Hollywood Park(USA) 1m 2f 3yo stk gd in Nov.
Red Jazz (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Led after 1f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Strong Suit (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Dux Scholar 9-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 14, 36l behind African Story (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1).
Do It All (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Led, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well, won at Meydan(UAE) 1m Grp 2 (1) gd beating Derbaas (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Snaafy (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 14, 4l behind African Story (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1).
Viscount Nelson (USA) 10-1 (9-0) 9th of 16, 10l behind Mikhail Glinka (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Haatheq (USA) 12-1 (9-0) In rear of mid-division, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 10l behind Capponi (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 2f Group 1 stks (4yo+) (1).
Barbecue Eddie (USA) 16-1 (9-2) won at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp beating Finjaan (8-10) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
