Stephen has picked out three bets from Meydan
Timeform's Dubai expert Stephen Molyneux looks at this Saturday's Carnival card.
It's been well documented that Godolphin haven't always enjoyed the greatest of success with their Australian imports, but recent evidence suggests that tide is turning and Free Wheeling looks to have sound claims in the 15:25. He was a Group 2 winner in 2011 for Peter Snowden, supplementing that with a pair of listed wins last year and his debut for Saeed bin Suroor firmly suggests he is capable of defying his current mark of 108. He was set loads to do behind Rerouted in a race where few landed a blow (Van Ellis almost stole it from the front), but finished off very strongly to get to within two and a quarter lengths of the winner and can be expected to reverse form with that one given the draw is far more in his favour this time. Kieren Fallon takes over which can only boost his claims (Fallon rides Meydan better than most in my opinion) and it will be disappointing if he doesn't go close.
It's a slight concern to see Musir backing up so quickly after his reappearance last week but it was a run full of promise and he looks to have been found a good opportunity in the Zabeel Mile at 17:10. He did well here last year, winning the first round of the Maktoum Challenge and the Al Rashidiya, his form tailing off to a degree subsequently but he returned from a failed spell at stud with a performance that suggests all his ability remains intact. He actually looked the likely winner when quickening into contention over 1f out but fitness was clearly an issue (as is the case with so many from the yard returning from a break) and he tired into fourth behind Mushreq. The presence of Fulbright and the impressive Trade Storm should ensure he is a reasonable price but Musir has the class edge and has plenty in his favour today.
Royal Empire could easily be a short price in the 17:45 but I make no apologies for selecting him as he really does look to have outstanding claims of getting his head back in front. He beat Kassiano on his reappearance before having to settle for second behind Mushreq and Kassiano on his next two outings, form that is undeniably very strong with Mushreq winning a Group 2 last week and Kassiano progressing again since then. He is already proven over this course and distance and probably won't even need to improve to take this.
Timeform's Dubai Smartplays
Back Free Wheeling in the 15:25
Back Musir in the 17:10
Back Royal Empire in the 17:45
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