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Wild Tiger, who stormed to victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot last summer for trainer Saeed bin Suroor, is poised for a comeback at Meydan on Friday after a seven-month absence.
The lightly-raced 6YO, who has only graced the track six times, returns in a seven-furlong handicap with Dylan Browne McMonagle taking the reins for the first time. Future targets could include prestigious events in Bahrain and Qatar.
"He's had an easy time; we gave him some time off as he'd been busy. We were looking at the Bahrain International, but he had a little setback," revealed bin Suroor, outlining plans that could see his charge step up to ten furlongs.
The contest features Hafit, formerly with Charlie Appleby and not seen since finishing third in the Queen's Vase in 2022. Meanwhile, Appleby's focus turns to Romantic Style in the Cape Verdi, the French 1000 Guineas fourth bidding to bounce back from a disappointing run in the Prix Jean Prat.
"We are very pleased with Romantic Style heading into her seasonal return and her preparation has gone well. This is a starting point ahead of a potential European campaign and, if she runs to the level she showed in the French Guineas, it will make her the one to beat. Hopefully, this can set her up for a good year," Appleby told www.godolphin.com.
Simon and Ed Crisford field Choisya, who claimed Listed honours at Haydock in August. Ed Crisford said: "She's in super form and it's a small but quality field, Charlie has got a good filly in there. On her best form she will be very competitive, and she's done really well since she's been in Dubai actually. Hopefully the track will suit her nicely and I'm sure she can run a good race."