Once again, Dubai has provided welcome relief from the British winter and heavy-ground jumps action that has continued to frustrate Flat racing fans over the past few months.

This week’s offering from Meydan sees the Carnival step up another level with a pair of Group Two events and two Group Threes providing the foundations for a terrific day's racing.

The pick of the action might just come in the shape of the Zabeel Mile where one-time English 2000 Guineas hope Zakouski bids to take another step up the ladder having left a striking impression when making his first start since his Craven Stakes flop a winning one here last month.

He looks ready for this return to pattern company but it appears significant that William Buick stays loyal to Mythical Magic despite his reverse on his recent to action.

A good winner of this race 12 months ago, Mythical Magic looks to have been primed for a repeat bid by trainer Charlie Appleby.