Meydan 01 January 2022
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Well beaten at 25-1 behind Af Meghwaar when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in November '18. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with E Oertel in United Arab Emirates.
Well beaten at 25-1 behind Af Meghwaar when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in November '18. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with E Oertel in United Arab Emirates.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Third of 12 behind Al Suhooj beaten 5l on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in January last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Third of 12 behind Al Suhooj beaten 5l on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in January last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Half-sister to Goshawke, won at 1m 3f in a Group 1 race.
Half-sister to Goshawke, won at 1m 3f in a Group 1 race.
Half-brother to Itlaaq, won 11 times between 1m 2f and 2m. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Half-brother to Itlaaq, won 11 times between 1m 2f and 2m. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Full brother to Goshawke, won at 1m 3f in a Group 1 race.
Full brother to Goshawke, won at 1m 3f in a Group 1 race.
Half-sister to Kings Archer, won seven times between 6f and 1m.
Half-sister to Kings Archer, won seven times between 6f and 1m.
Dam unraced. She is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.
A moderate contest that appears to be an ideal opportunity for AL KHALEEJY to get off the mark. The three-year-old filly has shown ability in the UK, including when second at Newbury in July, and she should take plenty of stopping if handling the dirt. Af Fakhama bounced back to form when second at Sharjah last time and he represents a yard who had the first two home in a similar event here recently. Others to note are Jap Hadad and Af Bareeq.
Beaten 10l behind Thayer Athbah when eighth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m in December last year.
Beaten 10l behind Thayer Athbah when eighth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m in December last year.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers and a tongue-tie for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers and a tongue-tie for the first time.
Finished 3l behind Thayer Athbah when fourth of 15 on her latest outing here over 1m in December last year.
Finished 3l behind Thayer Athbah when fourth of 15 on her latest outing here over 1m in December last year.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Finished 18l behind Af Maqam when sixth of 12 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year.
Finished 18l behind Af Maqam when sixth of 12 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year.
Alghanny made an encouraging UAE debut when finishing second at Abu Dhabi recently but the marginal preference is for ON CUE. Pat Cosgrave's mount put in a career best when finishing fourth over a mile here last week and a reproduction of that level of form today would give him a big chance. The shortlist is completed by Fakhr and Af Mathakeel.
Finished 19l behind Violent Justice when fourth of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in December last year.
Finished 19l behind Violent Justice when fourth of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in December last year.
Third of 6 behind Zechariah beaten 8l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good to soft) in September last year.
Third of 6 behind Zechariah beaten 8l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good to soft) in September last year.
A winner at 4-1 at Bath over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Al Aabir by 2 1/4l.
A winner at 4-1 at Bath over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Al Aabir by 2 1/4l.
Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) in September last year, beating Dark Moon Rising by a nose.
Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) in September last year, beating Dark Moon Rising by a nose.
Third of 14 behind Honky Tonk Man beaten 2 3/4l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 7f in October last year.
Third of 14 behind Honky Tonk Man beaten 2 3/4l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 7f in October last year.
Beaten 10l by Violent Justice when second of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in December last year.
Beaten 10l by Violent Justice when second of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 7f in December last year.
Half-brother to Pie Killer, won at 1m.
Half-brother to Pie Killer, won at 1m.
Well beaten behind Azure Coast when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in December last year.
Well beaten behind Azure Coast when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in December last year.
Half-brother to Nomorerichblondes, won twice at 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in December last year.
Half-brother to Nomorerichblondes, won twice at 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in December last year.
Unsurprisingly Godolphin look set to dominate the first turf race to be staged at Meydan this season and NEW KINGDOM appears to be the pick of their quartet. The son of Dubawi cost 800,000gns as a yearling and he confirmed his debut promise when getting off the mark at Haydock in September. Nader took a big step forward when scoring at Bath last time and he should have more to offer, while Night Of Luxury may improve for a gelding operation since his last appearance. King Of Conquest should not be written off, while Sed Maarib is the pick of the remainder.
An interesting contest, with NEW KINGDOM taken to get the Appleby/Buick partnership off to a good start with the Carnival looming. Nader should be involved at the business end as well, while King of Conquest is also in the running for some place money at least.
Beaten 4l behind Moqtarreb when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Beaten 4l behind Moqtarreb when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Beaten a head by Hard Love when second of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Belmont Park over 1m 1f (good) in June last year.
Beaten a head by Hard Love when second of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Belmont Park over 1m 1f (good) in June last year.
Third of 16 behind Alfareeq beaten 2 3/4l on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in April last year.
Third of 16 behind Alfareeq beaten 2 3/4l on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in April last year.
Finished 2 3/4l behind Moqtarreb when fourth of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Finished 2 3/4l behind Moqtarreb when fourth of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Beaten 2 1/4l by Irish Freedom when second of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Abu Dhabi Championship at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in March last year.
Beaten 2 1/4l by Irish Freedom when second of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Abu Dhabi Championship at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in March last year.
Finished 5l behind Dolmen when fifth of 9 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
Finished 5l behind Dolmen when fifth of 9 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
Beaten 2 3/4l by Dolmen when second of 9 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
Beaten 2 3/4l by Dolmen when second of 9 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
Beaten 8l behind Moqtarreb when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Beaten 8l behind Moqtarreb when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Finished 6l behind Prevent when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 1f in December last year.
Finished 6l behind Prevent when fourth of 6 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 1f in December last year.
Well beaten behind For The Top when sixth of 7 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in December last year.
Well beaten behind For The Top when sixth of 7 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f in December last year.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Torcello when last of 12 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Torcello when last of 12 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year.
Finished 3 1/2l behind Dark Jedi when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) in July last year.
Finished 3 1/2l behind Dark Jedi when fourth of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (good) in July last year.
A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year, beating Recordman by 2 3/4l.
A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year, beating Recordman by 2 3/4l.
Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav at Kempton over 1m 3f in November last year, beating Noble Masquerade by a neck.
Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav at Kempton over 1m 3f in November last year, beating Noble Masquerade by a neck.
Well beaten behind Dubai Canal when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 2f in November last year.
Well beaten behind Dubai Canal when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 2f in November last year.
Beaten 2 1/4l by Parachute when second of 3 at 4-6fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in May last year.
Beaten 2 1/4l by Parachute when second of 3 at 4-6fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in May last year.
Beaten 5l behind Capla Crusader when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 1f in December last year.
Beaten 5l behind Capla Crusader when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 1m 1f in December last year.
ECHO POINT was unfortunate to bump into some very useful rivals when finishing second three times last year. That includes when second to the subsequent Group 3 winner Mohaafeth at Newmarket in April and it would be no surprise to see him rated a lot higher than his current mark of 88 in a few months time. Desert Peace is an obvious threat to his stablemate and he was successful on the dirt here last season. Brilliant Light is arguably at his very best over further than this, but his form here last year is very encouraging. Others to consider are Marching Army and Recordman.
MARCHING ARMY was very much on the upgrade when last seen and is taken to maintain that progression. Desert Peace could provide the toughest opposition, while Big Team heads up those chasing third place.
Won on her latest outing when 11-10fav at Chelmsford City over 7f in September last year, beating Victoria Grove by 2 1/4l.
Won on her latest outing when 11-10fav at Chelmsford City over 7f in September last year, beating Victoria Grove by 2 1/4l.
Half-sister to Cosmo Charlie, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Half-sister to Cosmo Charlie, won six times between 7f and 1m 1f. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Half-sister to Juneau, won four times at 1m 2f. Third of 10 behind Moon De Vega beaten 2 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Half-sister to Juneau, won four times at 1m 2f. Third of 10 behind Moon De Vega beaten 2 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) in October last year.
Dam unraced. A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Minwah by 2 1/2l.
Dam unraced. A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Minwah by 2 1/2l.
Beaten 9l by Shahama when second of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Beaten 9l by Shahama when second of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Dam unraced. Finished 7l behind Little Afrodite when fourth of 8 on her latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
Dam unraced. Finished 7l behind Little Afrodite when fourth of 8 on her latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
Dam unraced. A winner over this course and distance in December last year, beating Minwah by 9l.
Dam unraced. A winner over this course and distance in December last year, beating Minwah by 9l.
Dam won twice between 1m and 1m 2f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Qipao when second of 3 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f in July last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with George Scott.
Dam won twice between 1m and 1m 2f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Qipao when second of 3 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f in July last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with George Scott.
Dam unraced. Finished 12l behind Shahama when fourth of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Dam unraced. Finished 12l behind Shahama when fourth of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Beaten a neck by Heredia when second of 4 at 4-9fav on her latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) in September last year.
Beaten a neck by Heredia when second of 4 at 4-9fav on her latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) in September last year.
Silk Romance is clearly a very talented filly and she should have no problem handling the dirt on pedigree but preference is for SHAHAMA. Fawzi Nass' filly created a big impression when readily beating Minwah on her debut over C&D last month and that performance suggests that she could be well above average. Heart Of Summer and Beautiful Secret complete the shortlist.
SHAHAMA created a big impression on debut and is going to be tough to beat if running back to that level of form. Silk Romance is fancied to be the main danger, while Beautiful Secret looks best of the others.
A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Story Of Light by a neck.
A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Story Of Light by a neck.
Beaten 11l behind Zenden when seventh of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
Beaten 11l behind Zenden when seventh of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
Finished 6l behind Mubakker when fifth of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Finished 6l behind Mubakker when fifth of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Third of 8 behind Al Tariq beaten 4l on his latest outing over this course and distance in February last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
Third of 8 behind Al Tariq beaten 4l on his latest outing over this course and distance in February last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with S Seemar in United Arab Emirates.
A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Uncle Hamed by 5l.
A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f in November last year, beating Uncle Hamed by 5l.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Mubakker when fourth of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Mubakker when fourth of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Beaten 2 1/2l by Mubakker when second of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Beaten 2 1/2l by Mubakker when second of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance in December last year.
Beaten 9l behind Canvassed when 9th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
Beaten 9l behind Canvassed when 9th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance in March last year.
SWITZERLAND made a winning seasonal debut in the Dubawi Stakes over C&D last January and Bhupat Seemar's veteran was then far from disgraced when finishing fourth in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint the following month. His subsequent Golden Shaheen effort can be forgiven and it would be no surprise to see him go very well today. Gladiator King was considered to be a bit disappointing in two starts last season, but he still made the frame at Group 3 level twice. The six-year-old had won those same races the year before and was third in the Saudi Dirt Sprint. If he can bounce back to that level of form, he is arguably the best horse in this race. Al Tariq was highly progressive last season but the races he won were not overly strong and he may be slightly flattered by a mark of 110.
AL TARIQ made a winning return at Jebel Ali last month and is taken to build on that with another victory. Switzerland is likely to be waiting in the wings if the selection fails to deliver, while Gladiator King shouldn't be far away either.
18:05 Meydan (UAE) (3YO plus)
Palm Jumeirah Handicap (TURF)
Winner 57,002AED
