Many of these took part in this last year and have been beating each other in turn at this year's Carnival. WAR ARTIST, runner-up a year ago, was having his first start since October when mid-division behind Invincible Ash three weeks ago and will strip fitter and ready to go this time. He's now in the veteran stage but looks to have a fair chance of going one better. Addictive Dream has done superbly here and though beaten behind Krypton Factor last time that was over 6f on Tapeta and this is his track and trip. He's taken to come out best of the numerous UK and Irish challengers though Prohibit is better than he's been showing here and the USA-based Regally Ready is very much better than he looked on his only run here behind Invincible Ash. Ortensia, a Grade 1 winner in Australia and the veteran Sha Tin specialist Joy And Fun make this an intriguing contest.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, prominent over 2f out, not quicken close home, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Addictive Dream (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Krypton Factor (9-5) at Meydan(UAE) 6f Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1).
Regally Ready (USA) 7-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 11l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Nocturnal Affair (SAF) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in midfield, prominent over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Joy And Fun (NZ) (9-0) Midfield, ridden entering straight, ran on strongly to lead final furlong, kept on, won at Sha Tin(HK) 6f stk gd in Feb beating Lucky Nine (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Invincible Ash (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on well, led close home, won at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std beating Sole Power (9-0) by shd, 15 ran.
August Rush (SAF) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Krypton Factor (9-5) at Meydan(UAE) 6f Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1).
War Artist (AUS) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Ortensia (AUS) (8-13) Prominent, ridden entering straight, quickened to lead final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot(AUS) 6f stk gd in Nov, 12 ran.
Prohibit 4-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 9th of 15, 5l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Better Be The One (AUS) 6-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Nocturnal Affair (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f hcp gd in Feb.
Secret Asset (IRE) 5-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Docofthebay (9-2) at Lingfield 6f Listed stks (1) pol in Nov.
Sole Power 15-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ran on strongly from over 1f out, 2nd of 15, shd behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Margot Did (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, every chance 3f out, one pace from 2f out, 8th of 15, 5l behind Invincible Ash (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 5f cond Stakes std.
Eagle Regiment (AUS) (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, faded from 1f out, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Joy And Fun (9-0) at Sha Tin(HK) 6f stk gd in Feb.
