Desert Snake produced an improved effort on his first start for new trainer Julio Olascoaga, defeating State Of Desire and seven others on his seasonal debut at the Abu Dhabi Turf Club last month.
The son of Anodin, formerly trained by Ismail Mohammed, can follow up in Race 6, the 2200m handicap. Desert Snake is entitled to improve for his recent comeback having been off the track for eight months.
Riding arrangements suggest Wessall is the first string of Michael Costa's two runners, with stable jockey Ben Coen riding the Dark Angel gelding. He ran well on his last start in the capital before finishing a respectable fifth at Jebel Ali. In an open-looking race, he commands respect.
Wessall's stable companion Elraaed, the mount of Ray Dawson, is one to consider following a solid second at Jebel Ali, finishing 6.25 lengths ahead of Wessall on that occasion. The son of Dubawi is very unexposed on turf and should go well, despite obvious concerns of his wide draw.
Of the rest, Tokyo Tower appeals now connections are dropping him in grade and switching to turf. He failed to threaten in a conditions' race on dirt at Meydan, trailing in last of four behind Mendelssohn Bay. He can boast winning form over the course and distance, and hails from a yard enjoying a terrific season.
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