KURAKKA (7) resumes from a spell of five months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1600m at Kempton Park All Weather. Looks the one to beat. ALTAREQ (3) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at Newmarket (Rowley) over 1600m, beaten 8 lengths. Watch for a much better performance this time. DESERT SHADOW (6) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff he finished seventh over 0m at Meydan. Has ability and is a leading player. RESPOND (10) is facing the starter for the first time. By Ghaiyyath and comes from the Andrew Balding stable. Worth watching for a betting push.