Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby unveil their power-packed Dubai teams

The Dubai Carnival begins at Meydan on Thursday and the strongest squad by far will be that of Godolphin, whose trainers Saeed bin Suroor and Charlie Appleby are preparing typically talented teams for everything from the handicaps to the Group races. Here they give the lowdown on some of those likely to feature at the six consecutive Thursday meetings and Super Saturday.

Saeed bin Suroor

"The team are in very good shape at the moment so we're very much looking forward to the first meeting and are confident of a strong showing throughout the carnival."

Older horses

Four-year-old colt
Speightstown (sire) - Kotuku (dam)
Form figures: 1-6
Racing Post Rating: 93 Official Rating -