Qitaal was beaten only a head last time, running to form off the exact mark he carries here — in good shape and our ratings put him clearly at the head of affairs. Helmsley found form when runner-up at a sharp track recently off a 1lb lower mark, handling a longer trip well, and the return to a more suitable distance today enhances the chance; the main danger. Mao Shang Wong won at this course and distance on the penultimate start and drops back to a far weaker level, so cannot be dismissed. Qitaal is our selection.