Meydan 20 January 2018
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TRAVIS COUNTY looks sure to go well if in the same form as last time and just shades it. Nobelium sets a fair standard but tends to get behind early and might just need the run, while Leicestershire is a likely improver.
BIRMANO is interesting making his first start for Satish Seemar with a pedigree that suggests he should relish the dirt. The Doug Watson pair, Almanaara and Moosir, may provide the main opposition.
With a better start, PERTINACIOUS would have won on debut. If he takes to turf he will be hard to beat. Debutant Centenary Diamond is of plenty of interest on debut and looks the one for the forecast.
With his stable flying, UNTOLD SECRET is taken to follow up his Jebel Ali win. The step back up in trip shouldn't be an inconvenience and he is taken to come out on top ahead of More To Come.
MUKHMAL should appreciate the drop back to 6f and can improve on his recent third-placed effort here. In a wide-open contest, Ejaaby may be next best, with Scrutineer, Speedy Move and Riflescope all entering the equation.
THERTHAAR isn't strictly bred for dirt, but he races prominently and definitely stays this trip. He gets the nod over Bois de Boulogne and Say No More.
BAROOT likely has more to offer for the powerful Mike de Kock team and can take this despite the lay-off. Recent dirt winner Secret Ambition is feared for all that he swtiches surface, while Indescribable is also considered.