Feb 28 Saudi Arabia form analysis

5 Transferred Switches to turf for the first time and holds leading claims from a great draw.

1 Amichi Four-time winner. Major player on that form but often hindered by his lack of early speed.

4 Raaed Classy conveyance who switches to turf. Does he retain all of his old ability?

9 Tough Talk Smart performer who won three of his 12 starts in Ireland for trainer Ger Lyons.

1 Fouj Switches to turf for the first time and may possess a class edge over these foes.

2 Suhayl Highly tried gelding who won a 0-80 handicap three weeks ago. Big player.

3 Born A King 1,200m conditions winner at Taif earlier this season.

6 Makthorh Will push forward from her low gate but will be vulnerable late.

7 Cool Legend Blitzed his rivals over 3,000m in 0-95 handicap company in January.

1 Painters Palette Two-time turf winner in the UK. Open to improvement.

4 Israaj Prolific 12-time winner from 51 starts. Switches to turf for the first time.

2 Iron Lion Four wins in the UK. Ran ninth in handicap company on Saudi Cup day.

2 Almitaeb Risdent Beset by wide draws over 1,600m on his last two starts. Can bounce back.

10 Min Shan Unraced Spring At Last colt who won three times.

3 Alwahwaah Improved from first to second outing when third of 20 over 1,400m in January.

4 Ashjae Alder'eyah Clearly has ability but this trip may prove to be too sharp.

2 Halaa Fourth in Group 2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint last week. Hard to beat if she repeats that effort.

8 Sail On Silverbird Useful mare who ran eighth of 14 on turf last week. Pet trip in easier company.

5 Tejtah'hom Speedy filly who returned to form when second over course and distance in February.

14 Eqleedis Front-runner who could be a major player from the inside gate.

7 Gharamy Ran second to the unbeaten Ameerat Alzamaan in the Saudi 1,000 Guineas.

4 Wadaatak Allah Three-time winner who has early speed and stamina for further. Outside draw does not help, though.

3 Jeddah Beach Won first two races before failing in the Saudi 2,000 Guineas. Drops in trip and grade.

6 Motamaiz Experienced colt who finished seventh in the Saudi 2,000 Guineas.

7 Ayat Almuhamadia Three-time winner last season. Drops in class with the leading rider on board.

4 La'ajl Thatee Won over course and distance in January. A threat with conditions to suit once again.

13 Tarabott Faces easier company and a good draw helps her cause.

9 Jalmood Wabel Two wins from three races this term. Bold front runner who can be difficult to pass.

11 Mtaleea Shows blistering early speed and should be suited by this slightly shorter trip.

18 Smit Qana Eighth of 20 in the Group 1 King Fahad Cup last time. Drops right down in grade.

15 Shajyae'h Plugged on for minor money in two course-and-distance starts. Green but has some ability.

4 Ana Monefah Third in a 1,200m maiden on debut in February.

1 Aela Mahlek 1,400m maiden winner who finished second in the Group 1 King Abdullah Cup in January. The horse to beat.

10 Just Riyadh Letdown when 12th of 20 on debut over 1,400m. Better expected this time around.

3 Taraheeb Won 0-80 handicap company over 2,000m on his penultimate outing. Has place claims.

11 King's Road Expensive yearling purchase who ran twice for Bob Baffert in the US without success.

8 Anees Five-time winner with the best form on offer in this race. Ran a good second last time.

7 Me'ataab Has form to go close but remains winless from 21 starts.

4 Ajzal Athabh Long-standing 20-race maiden's easiest assignment.

1 Khafouq Maiden who did not stay this trip on sole previous try.

9 Alaham Finally broke the duck after winning over same course and distance in February.

8 Western City Improving type who won a 0-90 handicap over course and distance in November.

2 National Gallery Classy gelding who is seen to best effect when he is able to dictate off the front.

12 Swing The Ring Won a 0-80 handicap over course and distance in January.

10 Bairaq Alhezam should play a major role off a revised mark.

11 Ghashamsham Al Jasra Won five and has dropped one pound lighter than when he last won.

7 Rabah Goodah Runaway course-and-distance maiden winner in November.

15 Thayer Athbah Landed a similar handicap over 1,600m in November. JOCKEY CLUB OF SAUDI ARABIA

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