Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

Won two starts ago and showed good prior form, but last time a step up to Listed grade at Sandown saw him well beaten by 7 lengths; returns to handicap company over 5f on a surface he handles well, though the official mark still looks demanding at this level.

Trailing the field last time here when making no impression from off the pace, beaten 7 lengths; winless in his last five outings and the mark, though easing, still looks stiff given how out of contention he has been in recent starts.

Landed a handicap comfortably at Redcar last time, winning by 5 lengths off a mark 8lb lower than today's; effective at 5f on sound ground and reliable, but a quick turnaround and a stiffer mark here raise the bar considerably.

Posted a clear second here over this course and trip two starts ago, which is the key positive; she handles good to firm and rates a live contender returning to handicap company, though last time's well-beaten effort needs to be firmly reversed.

Finished with real purpose when a close-up third over 6f last time, beaten only a length off a mark 3lb lower than today's; has a liking for this course and rates a prime threat here, though the trainer is in a lean spell and the weight rise is the main reservation.