Meydan 03 February 2023
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Dam unraced. Beaten 1l by Rajee when second of 15 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Dam unraced. Beaten 1l by Rajee when second of 15 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
Placed in three of six starts. Beaten 14l behind Muharib Du Soliel when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at La Teste De Buch over 1m 1f (good to soft) in April last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in three of six starts. Beaten 14l behind Muharib Du Soliel when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at La Teste De Buch over 1m 1f (good to soft) in April last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 7l by Rb Rich Lyke Me when second of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 7l by Rb Rich Lyke Me when second of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather (1 FB). Third of 16 behind Rb Rich Lyke Me beaten 8l on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on the all-weather (1 FB). Third of 16 behind Rb Rich Lyke Me beaten 8l on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 16l behind Rb Rich Lyke Me when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 16l behind Rb Rich Lyke Me when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f. A winner in the Group 1 Chall. Classic Arab Group 1 Stakes at Toulouse over 1m 3f (good) in October '21, beating Soko by a short head. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f. A winner in the Group 1 Chall. Classic Arab Group 1 Stakes at Toulouse over 1m 3f (good) in October '21, beating Soko by a short head. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in four of 12 starts. Well beaten behind Lady Princess when 15th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Arabian World Cup at ParisLongchamp over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed in four of 12 starts. Well beaten behind Lady Princess when 15th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Arabian World Cup at ParisLongchamp over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Placed once in two starts. Finished 17l behind Rb Rich Lyke Me when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Placed once in two starts. Finished 17l behind Rb Rich Lyke Me when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 2f. Well beaten behind First Classs (A) when 10th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in March last year.
A winner at 1m 2f. Well beaten behind First Classs (A) when 10th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in March last year.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Jarif when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Pau over 1m 2f in January '21. He is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Jarif when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Pau over 1m 2f in January '21. He is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten behind Kerless Del Roc when 11th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten behind Kerless Del Roc when 11th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance in November last year.
A winner at 1m 1f. Beaten 15l behind Kerless Del Roc when seventh of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance in November last year.
A winner at 1m 1f. Beaten 15l behind Kerless Del Roc when seventh of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance in November last year.
Successful twice at 1m 1f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Jugurtha De Monlau when fourth of 9 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in March last year.
Successful twice at 1m 1f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Jugurtha De Monlau when fourth of 9 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in March last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 7l behind Edalbar when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Mont De Marsan over 1m (good) in July last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T Fourcy in France.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 7l behind Edalbar when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Mont De Marsan over 1m (good) in July last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T Fourcy in France.
Barakka and Deryan both merit plenty of respect having finished second and third respectively behind Rb Rich Lyke Me in the opening round of the Al Maktoum Challenge earlier in the month. There is no obvious reason why Deryan should reverse that form as he had a better draw on that occasion and covered 10 metres less than Barakka. Ray Dawson's mount is now drawn on the inside of Deryan and can confirm those placings, but he may well struggle to beat HIAB AL ZAMAN. Fawzi Nass' UAE newcomer was a top-class performer in the US and was last seen winning a Grade 1 at Pimlico on Preakness Day last year. The six-year-old made all to win by a wide margin on that occasion and similar tactics could make him hard to beat from the rail draw here.
Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Enemy when fourth of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Enemy when fourth of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 11l behind Global Heat when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 11l behind Global Heat when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good ground. A winner here over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Away He Goes by 1l.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good ground. A winner here over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Away He Goes by 1l.
Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten behind Global Heat when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Well beaten behind Global Heat when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 16l behind Algiers when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 16l behind Algiers when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Global Heat when fourth of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Global Heat when fourth of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Global Heat when fifth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Global Heat when fifth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 15 behind Enemy beaten 1 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 15 behind Enemy beaten 1 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Enemy when last of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Enemy when last of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Withering by 1 1/4l.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Withering by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Enemy when 9th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Enemy when 9th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
It is interesting that William Buick has seemingly chosen Dhahabi over FIRST RULER, given that the latter was third in the Dubai Racing Club Classic over C&D a month ago and Dhahabi was narrowly behind in fourth. It should also be noted that Dhahabi got a dream run on the rail on that occasion, while First Ruler had a wide trip throughout and ended up covering 25 metres more ground. Something similar could happen again today given their respective draws, but, in a slightly smaller field, James Doyle may be able to save more ground on the son of Dubawi and he remains unexposed over this trip. Global Heat won here recently but was behind the aforementioned pair two starts ago and may struggle to reverse that form. Al Nayyir has relished the switch back to turf with two impressive victories in local events here in recent weeks, although further improvement is required to score at this level.
FIRST RULER shaped well after 3 months off when third over C&D 4 weeks ago and may still have more to offer at this sort of trip, so he's the most persuasive option. Dhahabi, a stablemate of the selection and just behind him on his return, is another with few miles on the clock, while Get Shirty shouldn't be dismissed lightly back in handicap company.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f. Beaten 14l behind Lazuli when 15th of 16 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f. Beaten 14l behind Lazuli when 15th of 16 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Third of 5 behind Rawy beaten 5l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Third of 5 behind Rawy beaten 5l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m 1f. Finished 4l behind Switzerland when fifth of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m 1f. Finished 4l behind Switzerland when fifth of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
A winner at 5f, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Eastern World when last of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
A winner at 5f, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Eastern World when last of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
He has won three times at 6f. Finished 17l behind The Chosen Vron when last of 6 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Doug O Neill in United States.
He has won three times at 6f. Finished 17l behind The Chosen Vron when last of 6 at 45-1 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Doug O Neill in United States.
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f. Beaten a short head by Miles Ahead when second of 8 at 16-10fav on his latest outing at Churchill Downs over 6f in September last year. He is wearing a visor and a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f. Beaten a short head by Miles Ahead when second of 8 at 16-10fav on his latest outing at Churchill Downs over 6f in September last year. He is wearing a visor and a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Third of 11 behind Switzerland beaten 3l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Third of 11 behind Switzerland beaten 3l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 1 1/2l by Switzerland when second of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 1 1/2l by Switzerland when second of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times at 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 8l behind Coachello when 9th of 15 on his latest outing here over 6f (yielding) last month.
He has won four times at 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 8l behind Coachello when 9th of 15 on his latest outing here over 6f (yielding) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 FB), but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Road Bloc when fourth of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 FB), but last win was over two years ago. Finished 8l behind Road Bloc when fourth of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f last month.
Successful at 6f and 7f. A winner at Sharjah over 6f last month, beating Upper Class by 1 1/2l.
Successful at 6f and 7f. A winner at Sharjah over 6f last month, beating Upper Class by 1 1/2l.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten 1 1/4l by Three Two Zone when second of 7 at 20-21fav on his latest outing at Saratoga over 7f in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Chad Brown in United States.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten 1 1/4l by Three Two Zone when second of 7 at 20-21fav on his latest outing at Saratoga over 7f in July last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Chad Brown in United States.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind Switzerland when sixth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m. Finished 6l behind Switzerland when sixth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Road Bloc when sixth of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
He has won three times at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Road Bloc when sixth of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather (2 FB, 2 PO), but last win was over two years ago. Finished 15l behind Royal Mews when sixth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather (2 FB, 2 PO), but last win was over two years ago. Finished 15l behind Royal Mews when sixth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
The importance of a low draw in these high-class dirt sprints was highlighted by the fact that the first five home in the Dubawi Stakes over C&D last month broke from the five lowest stalls. MOUHEEB was third on that occasion and the progressive five-year-old is likely to go well again. The son of Flatter should be able to get a good early position from stall two and he appears to be the safest pick in a race where most of his main rivals are drawn wide. I'll Stand Taller should not be underestimated for connections who have a good record at the Carnival, while Isolate and Eastern World are others to note.
An open-looking sprint in which MUBAKKER is selected to go one better than on his return in the Dubawi Stakes over C&D 4 weeks ago. Eastern World may emerge as the main danger provided he's fully tuned up after 10 months off the track, with the selection's stablemate Isolate and Sound Money another couple who may have a say in proceedings.
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Soft Whisper when sixth of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Soft Whisper when sixth of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Katoucha when fifth of 14 on her latest outing at Deauville over 1m 1f in December last year.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Katoucha when fifth of 14 on her latest outing at Deauville over 1m 1f in December last year.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Trevaunance when seventh of 8 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Prix de la Nonette Stakes Group 2 at Deauville over 1m 2f (good to soft) in August last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Trevaunance when seventh of 8 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Prix de la Nonette Stakes Group 2 at Deauville over 1m 2f (good to soft) in August last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Winner of seven races at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Al Suhail when eighth of 15 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Al Suhail when eighth of 15 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Deauville over 1m 1f in December last year, beating Qitura by 2l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F Vermeulen in France.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Deauville over 1m 1f in December last year, beating Qitura by 2l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with F Vermeulen in France.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 3l behind Tranquil Lady when sixth of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 De Flore Group 3 Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 3l behind Tranquil Lady when sixth of 13 on her latest outing in the Group 3 De Flore Group 3 Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year.
A winner at 1m 2f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 12 behind Self Belief beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh in Ireland.
A winner at 1m 2f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 12 behind Self Belief beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh in Ireland.
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Soft Whisper beaten 1 1/4l on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 5f to 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 9 behind Soft Whisper beaten 1 1/4l on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner here over 7f (good) last month, beating White Moonlight by a neck.
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner here over 7f (good) last month, beating White Moonlight by a neck.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten a neck by Soft Whisper when second of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten a neck by Soft Whisper when second of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 4l behind Soft Whisper when fourth of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 4l behind Soft Whisper when fourth of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Haughty when second of 6 at 5-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 2 Lake Placid Stakes at Saratoga over 1m (good) in August last year.
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Haughty when second of 6 at 5-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 2 Lake Placid Stakes at Saratoga over 1m (good) in August last year.
Soft Whisper accounted for a few of these when winning the IPI Tombe Stakes over 7f here three weeks ago, but that form can be questioned and the step up to a mile is not ideal for Saeed bin Suroor's mare. With that in mind, preference is for WITH THE MOONLIGHT, who won the Pretty Polly in the UK last year before going on to score at Grade 3 level over an extended 1m1f in the US. The daughter of Frankel also made the frame at Grade 1 level in America and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role here. If Lyrical Poetry repeated the form that saw her finish a close fifth in a high-class renewal of the Blandford Stakes at the Curragh last September, then she could go very well. Fall In Love is another who should not be underestimated given some of her form at Group 1 level in France.
Charlie Appleby's smart filly WITH THE MOONLIGHT holds the edge on form and has won after an absence so looks the way to go on her return for her in-form yard. Recent course scorer Soft Whisper is next on the list ahead of French mare Fall In Love.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m (good) last month, beating Discovery Island by 7l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Simon & Ed Crisford.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m (good) last month, beating Discovery Island by 7l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Simon & Ed Crisford.
Has won ten races from 7f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Salute The Soldier when second of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Has won ten races from 7f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Salute The Soldier when second of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Algiers when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Algiers when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 3f on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Salute The Soldier when last of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 3f on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Salute The Soldier when last of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Salute The Soldier when sixth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Salute The Soldier when sixth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) in December last year, beating Bendoog by 1l.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) in December last year, beating Bendoog by 1l.
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Atletico El Culano by 2 1/4l.
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner here over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Atletico El Culano by 2 1/4l.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Salute The Soldier when fifth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Salute The Soldier when fifth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m. Third of 11 behind Salute The Soldier beaten 2 1/2l on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Successful twice at 1m. Third of 11 behind Salute The Soldier beaten 2 1/2l on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
This race revolves around Algiers and if he can reproduce the form that saw him win the opening round of the Al Maktoum Challenge over a mile here last month in very impressive style. That said, big performances on dirt can often be followed by a disappointing effort and he can be taken on with REMORSE. Bhupat Seemar's gelding progressed throughout last season and was second in the final leg of this series on Super Saturday and was far-from disgraced when sixth in the Dubai World Cup. He confirmed his well-being with a defeat of stablemate Bendoog in the Entisar here shortly before Christmas and should get an ideal trip from stall two here. Salute The Soldier merits respect having bounced back to form in the Thunder Snow Challenge, but he needs everything to go his way to score and the aforementioned Bendoog may prove to be the safest pick for the minor money.
ALGIERS destroyed a good field in Round 1 of this series 4 weeks ago and he stays this longer trip so could be hard to beat if in the same sort of form. Remorse made a successful return here 6 weeks ago and another big run looks on the way. Salute The Soldier, who took this in 2021, is also in the mix after a winning comeback.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Dubai Future by 3/4l.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Dubai Future by 3/4l.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Al Suhail when second of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Al Suhail when second of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Master Of The Seas when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Master Of The Seas when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Valiant Prince when second of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Valiant Prince when second of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 3f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Valiant Prince when fifth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 3f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Valiant Prince when fifth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 11 behind Valiant Prince beaten 1 1/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 11 behind Valiant Prince beaten 1 1/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Valiant Prince when seventh of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Valiant Prince when seventh of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 1/2l by Master Of The Seas when second of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 1/2l by Master Of The Seas when second of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
He has won four times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Set Piece when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes at Pimlico over 1m (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Set Piece when fourth of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes at Pimlico over 1m (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when 10th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when 10th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Valiant Prince edged out Dubai Future (second) and Ottoman Fleet (third) narrowly to win the Al Rashidiya over C&D last month and all three of them command respect once again. William Buick has stuck with Ottoman Fleet, who is 3lb better off with the winner, and it would be no surprise to see him reverse that form. That said, Valiant Prince is progressive and further improvement should not be discounted. However, one who may well be underestimated is SHELIR, who arguably put in a career best when a close second to Master Of The Seas in the Zabeel Mile last time. With a clear run, the son of Dark Angel may well have won that Group 2 event and it's not hard to argue that Master Of The Seas would rank higher than either of Charlie Appleby's representatives in this race. Dubai Future is a consistent performer who is likely to be thereabouts, while similar comments apply to Alfareeq.
OTTOMAN FLEET finished 1¼ lengths behind Valiant Prince in the Al Rashidiya on his comeback 3 weeks ago but can get the better of his stablemate this time on 3 lb better terms and with Buick keeping the faith. Dubai Future split the pair when second in the same race so also needs considering.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Shining Blue when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Shining Blue when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Beaten 3l behind Electrical Storm when seventh of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Beaten 3l behind Electrical Storm when seventh of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Turn On The Jets when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Leandro Mora.
Successful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Turn On The Jets when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 5f (good) in December last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Leandro Mora.
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Mujtaba when second of 11 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian.
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Mujtaba when second of 11 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Shining Blue when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Shining Blue when eighth of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Electrical Storm when 14th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Electrical Storm when 14th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Sovereign Prince beaten 1 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Sovereign Prince beaten 1 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Thesis when last of 30 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June last year.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Thesis when last of 30 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June last year.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 5m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind UNKNOWN when seventh of 0 on her latest outing at Bro Park over 1m 2f (good) in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 5m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind UNKNOWN when seventh of 0 on her latest outing at Bro Park over 1m 2f (good) in October last year.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Wonder Elzaam beaten 1 1/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f in August last year.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Wonder Elzaam beaten 1 1/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f in August last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 16 behind Electrical Storm beaten 1 1/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 16 behind Electrical Storm beaten 1 1/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind San Donato when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind San Donato when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Newcastle over 1m in October last year, beating Skilled Warrior by 3/4l.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Newcastle over 1m in October last year, beating Skilled Warrior by 3/4l.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten behind Electrical Storm when 15th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten behind Electrical Storm when 15th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Western Symphony when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Western Symphony when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 20l behind Royal Mews when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 20l behind Royal Mews when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
In a wide-open contest marginal preference is for MOQTARREB, who caught the eye when finishing a close seventh in a competitive handicap over C&D last month. He was trapped wide on the bend that day and covered 11 metres more than the reopposing Ouzo, who was a length and three quarters ahead in third. Dane O'Neill's mount has some high-class form over C&D, as highlighted by his fifth in last year's Group 2 Zabeel Mile, and he can gain deserved victory here. Tranquil Night disappointed in the Britannia at Royal Ascot when last seen but his previous form was very encouraging and he may bounce back in the UAE. Tamborrada ran well when third to a useful rival here a month ago and he should not be discounted, while Legend Of Dubai and Zainhom are others to note.
WILD LION was on the up when last seen and he takes preference over Legend of Dubai. Tranquil Night has the potential for better on his UAE debut, so he's also feared.
