Race 1: Godolphin Mile (Group 2)
6 - 13 - 7 - 8
Sharp Azteca: American raider, high class miler, should go close.
Kafuji Take: Japanese hopeful, Grade 1 placed in latest, chance.
North America: Has won last 4 outings, deserves healthy respect.
Heavy Metal: Bids for a hatrick here, but has work to do with NA.
Race 2: Dubai Kahayla Classic (Group 1)
8 - 1 - 12 - 5
AF Mathmoon: Champion Arabian, goes in search of 4th consecutive win.
Faucon Du Loup: Solid recent form, has plenty of stamina, could threaten.
Handassa: Bounced back to his very best last time out, a definite contender.
TM Thunder Struck: May be better suited to turf, but can get into the mix.
Race 3: Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2)
6 - 11 - 3 - 5
Quest For More: British visitor, quality stayer with loads of ability, major player.
Beautiful Romance: Has won 2 on the bounce, she should give the top pick cheek.
Vazirabad: Won the race last year, however he does have work to do with 6 & 11.
Zamaam: Massive outsider, but could pose a threat on gutsy Group 3 victory, chance.
Race 4: UAE Derby (Group 2)
6 - 13 - 14 - 10
Fawree: Troublesome individual, but has received therapy, class could tell.
Thunder Snow: Has come to the party in last two outings, deserves respect.
Nomorerichblondes: Takes on the boys, but should hold her own, big chance.
Epicharis: Japanese hopeful, unbeaten in 4 starts to date, he could be a factor.
Race 5: Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1)
11 - 6 - 5 -3
Limato: Definite excuses in latest, should be much better this trip, huge runner.
Ertijaal: Has won two on the bounce, he was second in this race last year, respect.
Jungle Cat: Honest sort with plenty of class, could make his presence felt, chance.
The Right Man: Solid recent form, running into the money is not beyond him here.
Race 6: Dubai Golden Shaheen (Group 1)
11 - 13 - 14 - 2
St Joe Bay: American raider, recent Grade 2 winner, may be ready for the next level.
Mind Your Biscuits: Was gallant in defeat last time out, lively contender on prior form.
Reynaldothewizard: Evergreen 11yo, still knows how to get the job done, major threat.
Morawij: Consistent campaigner, could mount a challenge on current form, quartet horse.
Race 7: Dubai Turf (Group 1)
4 - 5 - 2 - 13
Decorated Knight: Promising seasonal introduction, has won last 3 starts, major player.
Opal Tiara: Gutsy win last time out, faces male opposition, but deserves healthy respect.
Zarak: Very well bred colt, Group 3 scorer in latest, may be on the up and could threaten.
Long Island Sound: Solid recent form, he could get involved in the shakeup of this contest.
Race 8: Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1)
3 - 2 - 7 - 5
Highland Reel: World class thoroughbred, an international G1 performer, go close.
Jack Hobbs: Much improved latest, he could be a lively contender on his best ability.
Postponed: Was terribly unlucky last time out, he is a very talented sort, big chance.
Prize Money: Has won two on the bounce, both wins were very gutsy, can earn here.
Race 9: Dubai World Cup (Group 1)
14 - 9 - 5 - 12
Mubtaahij: If anyone is going to cause an upset in the World Cup, it will be him.
Arrogate: The obvious choice, has a 6 race win streak, deserves utmost respect.
Gun Runner: Winner of his last two outings, including a Grade 1, can contest here.
Hoppertunity: Bounced back to his very best last time out, he could earn a cheque.
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