Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Mile Handicap

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Keen in defeat when beaten six lengths at the course 15 days ago, he was never able to land a blow from off the pace in that handicap; a return to the bare mile may suit, though he remains without a win in recent starts and the mid-field ranking reflects a tough assignment.

First-time visor applied for a gelding who has failed to get into races from off the pace in recent outings, including when beaten six lengths here last time; his speed figures are solid and he suits 7f on any going, but he needs to show a good deal more to justify faith.

Third at Musselburgh most recently, though that run was well off his best after a return from a break; suits 7-8f on a sound surface and he could do considerably better than that, with the jockey booking an additional reason for interest following a break of over five weeks.

Returning to a mile could be the key for a gelding who shaped poorly when beaten nine lengths in a handicap here last time; effective at 7-9f on soft and good ground and yet to score in recent starts, though the trip switch gives him a chance to improve on that.