Hong Kong's representation at the rich Dubai carnival was reduced by two after Caspar Fownes retired dirt star Gun Pit and John Moore revealed a change of plans for last start Group One winner Helene Paragon.

Gun Pit was unbeaten in seven starts on Sha Tin's all-weather track and held the 1,650m course record on the American-style dirt circuit but struggled for top level opportunities domestically on his preferred circuit.

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