Yeah, good points, although in my case I have a perceived bias against the international "raiders" because usually they cannot handle the "hit and run" preparation when incredible pressure is applied in the big races by our local "champs."
The Godolphins packed up and left this week because the demands were just too much so the "raiders" have to overcome this barrier(N.B. not unlike our well performed runners in honkers and Singapore in recent years), I suppose that if they are good enough they can overcome anything put in front of them.
However, when in doubt, stick with ...."CLASS"....and that definitely means Makybe Diva and some other locals.

Cheers.