Meydan Best Bets: Thursday 17 January

Laieth – Meydan 14:30

Laieth receives the vote making his dirt bow in a tightly-knit handicap. He was caught only by a fellow improver on his Wolverhampton handicap debut in November and highly likely has a bigger performance in the locker. Norwegian raider I Kirk is respected making his handicap bow back from 6 months off, with Almanaara also feared.

Ispolini – Meydan 15:05

Ispolini, a very low-mileage 4-y-o, shaped with plenty of promise on his return over shorter here 2 weeks ago, finding only another Godolphin-owned rival too strong. He's just the type to flourish this year and earns the vote to come out on top. Speedo Boy and Suspicious Mind head up the dangers in what may be a tactical affair.

Bedouin’s Story – Meydan 17:25

Bedouin’s Story signed off 2018 with a career-best display at Newbury in October, running right away with a competitive big-field handicap. Further progress rates a distinct possibility moving forward and he earns the vote. Key Victory proved something of a let down on return but is worth another chance, whilst similar comments apply to Settle For Bay.

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