Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sprint Handicap

Unexposed 3yo who has improved his RPR with each start, winning a 6f novice at Kempton in April (12lb worse off with runner-up Hoodie Hoo today) and runner-up in a Windsor novice and a Musselburgh handicap (5f, good) on his last two starts; the return to 6f will suit and he's open to further progress; respected.

Ended 2024 on the up, winning 6f nurseries at Haydock (heavy) and Doncaster (soft); fine return from a 218-day absence when second of 14 at Hamilton a fortnight ago (6f, good to soft) and his racing style lends itself well to this track; a 3lb rise is less of a concern than the forecast faster ground

The form of his Hamilton win (6f, good) last month has been well franked by the second and third and he ran well for third back at Hamilton two weeks ago (good to soft); can reverse those placings with Station X on the likely faster ground; one to consider.

Looked a smart prospect when winning two 6f novices at Wolverhampton; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in handicaps but he drops in class with headgear fitted, so there are grounds for expecting better.

Placed over C&D on his nursery debut last September; three respectable efforts in 6f handicaps this year without suggesting he was well ahead of his mark; stable is also represented by Good Banter.