MUDBIR (12) showed ability at his only start back on October 23 when second over 1400m at Newmarket (Rowley). Handy draw will assist and should be in the finish again. EXPLODE (10) will find this a little easier than his third on debut six-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 2.5 lengths at the end of 1600m at Kempton Park All Weather. Promising type with improvement to come so he will prove tough to beat. ANTIPODES (5) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Roger Varian. By Starspangledbanner from Albemarle. Expect a bold run. OPEN ROAD (1) is a five-year-old gelding on debut. From a strong family that has produced at black type level, being by Teofilo from the stakes winner West Wind. Took out a recent trial at Jebel Ali. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. Promising type who is sure to be well-found in betting.