Meydan 14 January 2021
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Asiatic Boy colt. One of 2 newcomers from this yard and seemingly first choice on jockey bookings. Has to give weight away as a southern-hemisphere bred.
Asiatic Boy colt. One of 2 newcomers from this yard and seemingly first choice on jockey bookings. Has to give weight away as a southern-hemisphere bred.
Modest colt. Ninth of 12 in maiden (16/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
Modest colt. Ninth of 12 in maiden (16/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
Bodemeister colt. Seems well down stable pecking order based on jockey bookings.
Bodemeister colt. Seems well down stable pecking order based on jockey bookings.
Asiatic Boy colt. One to note on debut, though could be stable second choice on jockey bookings.
Asiatic Boy colt. One to note on debut, though could be stable second choice on jockey bookings.
$67,000 Malibu Moon gelding. Makes some appeal on pedigree. Market may offer more clues.
$67,000 Malibu Moon gelding. Makes some appeal on pedigree. Market may offer more clues.
Muhaarar gelding. Turf bred makes little appeal debuting in visor.
Muhaarar gelding. Turf bred makes little appeal debuting in visor.
Fair colt. 9/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
Fair colt. 9/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
New Approach gelding. Stamina-laden pedigree and may be one for later on.
New Approach gelding. Stamina-laden pedigree and may be one for later on.
Fair colt. Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mark Johnston when very good second of 8 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f, 15/2) 6 days ago. Looks competitive on form
Fair colt. Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mark Johnston when very good second of 8 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f, 15/2) 6 days ago. Looks competitive on form
12/1, last of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Should improve on that, though will need to.
12/1, last of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Should improve on that, though will need to.
Dark Angel gelding. Of obvious interest on debut for top connections.
Dark Angel gelding. Of obvious interest on debut for top connections.
Fair colt. 7/4, third of 8 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 6 days ago. Open to progress.
Fair colt. 7/4, third of 8 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 6 days ago. Open to progress.
Fairly useful colt. 16/1, third of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously in first-time blinkers.
Fairly useful colt. 16/1, third of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Has to be taken seriously in first-time blinkers.
Fair gelding. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f, 5/2) 27 days ago. More required here.
Fair gelding. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f, 5/2) 27 days ago. More required here.
RARE NINJA is up to taking this with a bit in hand and is the one they all have to beat. Nibraas seems the most likely to pounce if the selection fails to deliver, while Meshakel could also figure.
Latest win at Jebel Ali in November. Respectable 3¾ lengths third of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap (7/1) at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago.
Latest win at Jebel Ali in November. Respectable 3¾ lengths third of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap (7/1) at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago.
Last of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2). Off 14 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor.
Last of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2). Off 14 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor.
49/10, sixth of 7 in minor event at Aqueduct (7f). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving Steven M. Asmussen. Interesting UAE newcomer, though not ideally drawn.
49/10, sixth of 7 in minor event at Aqueduct (7f). Off 13 months. First run for yard after leaving Steven M. Asmussen. Interesting UAE newcomer, though not ideally drawn.
Course winner. 13/2, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 56 days ago. Enters calculations.
Course winner. 13/2, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 56 days ago. Enters calculations.
Seventeen runs since last win in 2017. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Seventeen runs since last win in 2017. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Course winner. 176/10, last of 5 in minor event at Belmont (8.5f). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Kiaran P. McLaughlin. Best watched after long break.
Course winner. 176/10, last of 5 in minor event at Belmont (8.5f). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Kiaran P. McLaughlin. Best watched after long break.
13/2, first run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when fifth of 8 in minor event at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
13/2, first run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when fifth of 8 in minor event at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
Course winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Jebel Ali (9f) 6 days ago. Back down in trip.
Course winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Jebel Ali (9f) 6 days ago. Back down in trip.
12/1, below form fourth of 13 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, soft). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor.
12/1, below form fourth of 13 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, soft). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor.
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. Can give a good account.
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. Can give a good account.
Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. First run since leaving Mark Johnston when 17 lengths twelfth of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap (11/2) at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago.
Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. First run since leaving Mark Johnston when 17 lengths twelfth of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap (11/2) at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago.
Fourteen runs since last win in 2018. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 4 days ago.
Fourteen runs since last win in 2018. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 4 days ago.
One win from 3 runs last year. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Jebel Ali (7f, 16/1) 6 days ago. Merits consideration.
One win from 3 runs last year. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Jebel Ali (7f, 16/1) 6 days ago. Merits consideration.
8/1, first run since leaving M. Halford when seventh of 9 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
8/1, first run since leaving M. Halford when seventh of 9 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 28 days ago.
Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 28 days ago.
C&D winner. 17/2, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
C&D winner. 17/2, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. 22/1, below form 14¼ lengths ninth of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago. RESERVE.
Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. 22/1, below form 14¼ lengths ninth of 16 to Alla Mahlak in handicap at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago. RESERVE.
C&D winner. Third of 5 in minor event at Jebel Ali (8f, 20/1) 62 days ago. RESERVE.
C&D winner. Third of 5 in minor event at Jebel Ali (8f, 20/1) 62 days ago. RESERVE.
Despite being drawn wide, UAE newcomer DOUBLE ORB is the tentative selection in an extremely trappy affair. Stable companion Lytham St Annes may be next best, while Shanty Star is also considered.
Very good third of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 110 days. Can make presence felt.
Very good third of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 110 days. Can make presence felt.
Well-beaten last of 13 to Harbour Spirit in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Others have achieved more.
Well-beaten last of 13 to Harbour Spirit in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Others have achieved more.
First run since leaving Charlie Appleby when below form 8 lengths seventh of 13 to Harbour Spirit in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago.
First run since leaving Charlie Appleby when below form 8 lengths seventh of 13 to Harbour Spirit in handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago.
Blinkered for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Meydan (10.9f) 28 days ago. Uphill task.
Blinkered for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Meydan (10.9f) 28 days ago. Uphill task.
Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Enters calculations.
Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Abu Dhabi (10.9f, good) 32 days ago. Enters calculations.
Sixth of 14 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to scale a revival.
Sixth of 14 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to scale a revival.
Course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f, 6/1) 34 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Course winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f, 6/1) 34 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Lightly-raced winner. 15/8, good third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, firm). Off 152 days. First run for yard after leaving John Gosden. Can give a good account.
Lightly-raced winner. 15/8, good third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, firm). Off 152 days. First run for yard after leaving John Gosden. Can give a good account.
14/1, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
14/1, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Jebel Ali (7f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
13/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Jebel Ali (9.7f) 6 days ago. Up in trip.
13/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Jebel Ali (9.7f) 6 days ago. Up in trip.
16/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Others preferred.
16/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Others preferred.
GLOBAL HEAT posted a pair of good efforts at this track last winter and is clearly the one to beat. Nova Roma is interesting on UAE debut, while Harbour Spirit arrives in good order.
9/2, career best when winning 9-runner listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago by ½ length from Saltarin Dubai. Looks competitive on form.
9/2, career best when winning 9-runner listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago by ½ length from Saltarin Dubai. Looks competitive on form.
Bit below form 5½ lengths fifth of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f, 13/2) 42 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Bit below form 5½ lengths fifth of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f, 13/2) 42 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Course winner. 4/1, creditable ½-length second of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Course winner. 4/1, creditable ½-length second of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly.
4-time course winner. Creditable 3¼ lengths second of 6 to Just A Penny in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f, 9/2) 62 days ago. Others more persuasive.
4-time course winner. Creditable 3¼ lengths second of 6 to Just A Penny in handicap at Jebel Ali (9f, 9/2) 62 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Won 12-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/2) on debut 59 days ago, plenty in hand. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement and bred to relish dirt.
Won 12-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/2) on debut 59 days ago, plenty in hand. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement and bred to relish dirt.
7½ lengths fifth of 6 to Algiers in listed race (13/1) at Saint-Cloud (11.9f, good). Off 113 days. First run for yard after leaving P. & J. Brandt. Makes handicap debut. Dirt a big question mark.
7½ lengths fifth of 6 to Algiers in listed race (13/1) at Saint-Cloud (11.9f, good). Off 113 days. First run for yard after leaving P. & J. Brandt. Makes handicap debut. Dirt a big question mark.
Winner at Chelmsford City in October. Second of 13 in minor event at this C&D (10/11) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve further.
Winner at Chelmsford City in October. Second of 13 in minor event at this C&D (10/11) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve further.
Course winner. 5/1, 13½ lengths seventh of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago.
Course winner. 5/1, 13½ lengths seventh of 9 to Firnas in listed race at this course (9.9f) 42 days ago.
BIG TEAM created a very favourable impression on debut and is taken to follow up in this more competitive contest. Godolphin's other runner Real World may be the biggest danger, while Firnas should also give a good account again.
Fair colt. 14/1, 4¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Grand Dubai in maiden at this C&D 28 days ago. Much more required.
Fair colt. 14/1, 4¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Grand Dubai in maiden at this C&D 28 days ago. Much more required.
Fairly useful colt. 9¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Makaloun in Prix de Conde (14/1) at Chantilly (9f, soft). Off 108 days. First run for yard after leaving P. & J. Brandt. Dirt should suit.
Fairly useful colt. 9¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Makaloun in Prix de Conde (14/1) at Chantilly (9f, soft). Off 108 days. First run for yard after leaving P. & J. Brandt. Dirt should suit.
Fair colt. 25/1 and blinkered/tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy.
Fair colt. 25/1 and blinkered/tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy.
Fairly useful colt. 9/2, won 8-runner maiden at this C&D 28 days ago. More needed in this company.
Fairly useful colt. 9/2, won 8-runner maiden at this C&D 28 days ago. More needed in this company.
Eighth of 13 in minor event (10/1) at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut 76 days ago. Should progress but surface not sure to suit.
Eighth of 13 in minor event (10/1) at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut 76 days ago. Should progress but surface not sure to suit.
Promising sort. 13/8, won 12-runner maiden at Jebel Ali on debut (6f) 27 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Promising sort. 13/8, won 12-runner maiden at Jebel Ali on debut (6f) 27 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Promising type. Unbeaten in 2 starts. 11/10, won 12-runner minor event at Kempton (8f) 57 days ago, plenty in hand. Dirt should suit and sets a high standard.
Promising type. Unbeaten in 2 starts. 11/10, won 12-runner minor event at Kempton (8f) 57 days ago, plenty in hand. Dirt should suit and sets a high standard.
Winner at Kempton in September. Third of 11 in minor event (11/8) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 103 days. Dirt the obvious question mark.
Winner at Kempton in September. Third of 11 in minor event (11/8) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 103 days. Dirt the obvious question mark.
Hard Spun colt. Tough spot to make debut.
Hard Spun colt. Tough spot to make debut.
Fair colt. 1¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Grand Dubai in maiden (14/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Something to find on form.
Fair colt. 1¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Grand Dubai in maiden (14/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Something to find on form.
Promising individual. Unbeaten in 2 starts. Won 12-runner minor event at this course (7f, 11/2) 42 days ago. Should improve further.
Promising individual. Unbeaten in 2 starts. Won 12-runner minor event at this course (7f, 11/2) 42 days ago. Should improve further.
REBEL'S ROMANCE sets a tall standard on what he's already achieved and will prove tough to beat if handling this new surface. Zhou Storm is fancied as the best alternative, while Mouheeb can win the battle for minor honours.
Won 8-runner maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 11/2), having run of race. Off 163 days. First run for yard after leaving John Gosden. Merits consideration.
Won 8-runner maiden at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 11/2), having run of race. Off 163 days. First run for yard after leaving John Gosden. Merits consideration.
Fair colt. 25/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. More needed.
Fair colt. 25/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. More needed.
Fairly useful colt. 12/1, first run since leaving P. & J. Brandt when eleventh of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Ought to fare better back on turf.
Fairly useful colt. 12/1, first run since leaving P. & J. Brandt when eleventh of 12 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Ought to fare better back on turf.
Lightly-raced winner. 11/5, last of 3 in nursery at Yarmouth (6f, soft). Off 137 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Interesting UAE newcomer.
Lightly-raced winner. 11/5, last of 3 in nursery at Yarmouth (6f, soft). Off 137 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Interesting UAE newcomer.
Fair gelding. First run since leaving Adrian Nicholls when tenth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Fair gelding. First run since leaving Adrian Nicholls when tenth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Shanhai Bobby colt. Likely to be one for dirt further down the line.
Shanhai Bobby colt. Likely to be one for dirt further down the line.
Dubawi gelding. Not an easy spot to make debut. Check market for clues.
Dubawi gelding. Not an easy spot to make debut. Check market for clues.
Fair colt. Fifth of 12 in maiden (10/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
Fair colt. Fifth of 12 in maiden (10/1) at Jebel Ali (6f) 27 days ago.
Winner at Catterick in July. Fifth of 7 in minor event (8/1) at Ripon (8f, good to soft). Off 136 days. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Nicholls.
Winner at Catterick in July. Fifth of 7 in minor event (8/1) at Ripon (8f, good to soft). Off 136 days. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Nicholls.
Promising individual. 6/5, won 11-runner minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW), impressively. Off 91 days. May well do better and very much the one to beat.
Promising individual. 6/5, won 11-runner minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW), impressively. Off 91 days. May well do better and very much the one to beat.