The 2017 Emir’s Sword Festival which takes place in Doha, Qatar, on 23, 24, 25 February has attracted very strong international entries.

The lack of races priced up by bookmakers for Saturday is an indication that this weekend is something of a lull in the action in the UK, however the Group 3 Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock is priced up by a couple of firms.

Plans remain fluid as to when Arab Spring will make his return to action, according to his trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

Next week's Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown is one of two options under consideration for Sir Michael Stoute's exciting middle-distance performer Arab Spring.

Arab Spring will attempt to confirm his early-season promise of last year when returning from a 282-day absence in what looks a fascinating Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes at Newbury.