MAPUTO (4) was an impressive 3.5 lengths winner over 1400m at Jebel Ali last time. Getting up in the weights now. Tadhg O'Shea retains the ride and there is no reason he cannot make it back-to-back victories. PIPES AND DRUMS (1) is an imported four-year-old having his first run in this area for the S Bin Ghadayer barn. Hasn't raced since finishing second over 1609m at Newmarket (July) six months ago. He will be ready to rumble fresh up from a leading local stable. SIKORSKY (8) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of 11 months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Watch closely fresh up. SMART SYSTEM (16) finished second last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out and his first win is not far away.