Comicas (Distorted Humor) and My Catch (Ire) (Camacho {GB}) have been tussling over the 1200 metres of the Meydan dirt all season, and the pair clash once again in Thursday's G3 Mahab Al Shimaal, the local prep for the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen over the same course and distance. They were second and third, respectively, in the Listed Garhoud Sprint on Dec. 17 before Comicas notched a win, with My Catch back in fourth, in the G3 Dubawi S. on Jan. 18. My Catch turned the tables, however, three weeks later in the G3 Al Shindagha Sprint with Comicas in second. While My Catch tends to sit on or near the pace Comicas takes some early work to keep up with the frontrunners before closing late, and his ability to keep in touch with the leaders is likely to be vital. My Catch's running style will likely not be advantaged by gate 10, while Comicas has fared better in gate three.
While the beloved Reynalothewizard (Speightstown) will not participate here, his trainer Satish Seemar saddles Raven's Corner (Raven's Pass), a winner over a furlong further on Feb. 22. Embattled trainer Salem bin Ghadayer saddles Yalta (Ire) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}), who won a handicap over this course and distance by five lengths on Feb. 17.
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