Meydan 20 January 2023
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A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month, beating Af Ferstuq.
A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month, beating Af Ferstuq.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 13l behind Rb Seqondtonone when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 13l behind Rb Seqondtonone when sixth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Dam unraced. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
A winner at 1m. Finished 6l behind Af Alajaj when fourth of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f in November last year.
A winner at 1m. Finished 6l behind Af Alajaj when fourth of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f in November last year.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 12l behind Almafjar when fifth of 13 on her latest outing at Tarbes over 7f (heavy) in April '21. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D De Watrigant in France.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 12l behind Almafjar when fifth of 13 on her latest outing at Tarbes over 7f (heavy) in April '21. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D De Watrigant in France.
Half-sister to Maqam, won at 7f. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Half-sister to Maqam, won at 7f. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
It is very hard to oppose NAMROOD in a moderate event given that he should relish the drop in trip and return to dirt. The six-year-old was not disgraced when finishing fourth on his seasonal return over 7f in the Group 2 Bani Yas here in November, and a high draw on that occasion meant that he was up against it from the start. He confirmed his well-being with a narrow defeat over a mile on turf last time and he may be hard to stop against lesser opposition. Marmara Xm is a progressive mare who has won her last three starts on this surface and that includes a defeat of Leena and Mumayaza at Al Ain last month. Mohamed Daggash's seven-year-old should be able to get a good early position from stall three today and it would be no surprise to see her make the frame. Af Marmuq edges out the aforementioned Leena to be the pick of the remainder.
A winner at 7f. Finished 6l behind Switzerland when fifth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f. Finished 6l behind Switzerland when fifth of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Royal Mews when fifth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m. Finished 10l behind Royal Mews when fifth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (2 PO). A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month, beating Tabarak by 5l.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather (2 PO). A winner at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month, beating Tabarak by 5l.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Third of 6 behind My Dubawi beaten 8l on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Third of 6 behind My Dubawi beaten 8l on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month.
Successful at 5f and 6f. A winner at Jebel Ali over 5f in December last year, beating Meshakel by 1 1/2l.
Successful at 5f and 6f. A winner at Jebel Ali over 5f in December last year, beating Meshakel by 1 1/2l.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f, but last win was over five years ago. Finished 6l behind Colour Up when fourth of 10 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 5f in December last year.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f, but last win was over five years ago. Finished 6l behind Colour Up when fourth of 10 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 5f in December last year.
Successful at 6f and 7f, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Road Bloc when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Road Bloc when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f earlier this month.
Rawy merits plenty of respect following his fifth in the Dubawi Stakes over C&D earlier in the month, but he was given a 7lb rise for that effort and may well have to work harder to get to the front here. My Dubawi made a winning UAE debut over 6f at Jebel Ali last Saturday but a quick turnaround has to be concern. The unexposed and progressive Colour Up is likely to be popular, although he may get trapped wide from stall seven. With all of that in mind, a chance can be taken on BEHAVIORAL BIAS, who remains winless in the UAE but has made the frame on multiple occasions. He was second off this mark in a similar event at the Carnival last February and he will benefit if there is a pace duel up front. The veteran was not disgraced when fourth to Colour Up on his seasonal return, given that rival had race fitness on his side, and Bhupat Seemar's gelding is 8lb better off.
Having lost his way on turf last summer, MY DUBAWI posted a career-best effort to make a winning return/yard debut at Jebel Ali 6 days ago and a repeat could see him tough to beat turned out quickly. Low-mileage 5-y-o Colour Up is improving by the run and is a big threat in his hat-trick bid. Rawy, on handicap debut completes the shortlist.
He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Chelmsford City over 6f in September '21, beating Crimson Sand by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian.
He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Chelmsford City over 6f in September '21, beating Crimson Sand by 1l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Varian.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Strong Power when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in October last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Strong Power when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in October last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Batwan beaten 1/2l on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) in February last year.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Batwan beaten 1/2l on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) in February last year.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Hawa Bilady when fourth of 0 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) in March last year.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Hawa Bilady when fourth of 0 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) in March last year.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-2fav behind Summer Is Tomorrow when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in February last year.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-2fav behind Summer Is Tomorrow when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f in February last year.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten behind Road Bloc when last of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f earlier this month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten behind Road Bloc when last of 14 on his latest outing at Sharjah over 6f earlier this month.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Vasari when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 6f in November last year.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Vasari when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 6f in November last year.
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Get Ahead at 8-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) in July last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Get Ahead at 8-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) in July last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Boomshalaa was useful in the UK back in 2021 and has to be of interest on his UAE debut for a top yard, despite missing all of last year. That said, marginal preference is for TANEEN, who rarely runs poorly on the turf here and that includes a pair of close third-placed finishes over 6f last February. The 329-day break is a worry but if he's ready to go then it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role. Thunder Of Niagara is also capable of going well on his seasonal return, while Hierarchy edges out Home City and Shamlaan to be best of the rest.
Placed in both starts. Beaten 2l by Mimi Kakushi when second of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year.
Placed in both starts. Beaten 2l by Mimi Kakushi when second of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year.
A winner at 6f. Third of 10 behind Mimi Kakushi beaten 4l on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year.
A winner at 6f. Third of 10 behind Mimi Kakushi beaten 4l on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Finished 8l behind Dubai Mile when sixth of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Crit.st-cloud Group 1 Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 7f and 1m. Finished 8l behind Dubai Mile when sixth of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Crit.st-cloud Group 1 Stakes at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today.
A winner here over 7f in December last year, beating Home From Home by 2 1/4l.
A winner here over 7f in December last year, beating Home From Home by 2 1/4l.
A winner here over 7f (good) in December last year, beating Asawer by 2l.
A winner here over 7f (good) in December last year, beating Asawer by 2l.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Mimi Kakushi when fifth of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Mimi Kakushi when fifth of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in December last year. She is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Mimi Kakushi when fourth of 10 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (good) in December last year.
Finished 4 1/2l behind Mimi Kakushi when fourth of 10 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (good) in December last year.
Mimi Kakushi accounted for a few of these when winning the trial here a month ago and it would be no surprise to see her go well again, although ASAWER may be able to reverse that form. Doug Watson's filly was second on that occasion but the extra furlong should really help this daughter of Nyquist and she should get an ideal trip from a low draw. One who should not be underestimated is Unjokable, who showed plenty of pace to lead the trial after breaking from stall eight. Ray Dawson's mount was making her racecourse debut on that occasion and she tired into fourth late on. With that run under her belt, this filly could mount a bold bid from an ideal rail draw. Cite D'Or is the highest rated of these and merits respect but she has questions to answer regarding this dirt surface.
MIMI KAKUSHI opened her account in taking fashion when beating Asawer at this course last time and she's fancied to uphold the form even if the latter is open to improvement. Here We Are looks the pick of the remainder.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind dead-heaters Lord North and Panthalassa at 66-1fav when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in March last year.
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind dead-heaters Lord North and Panthalassa at 66-1fav when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in March last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Al Suhail when fourth of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Al Suhail when fourth of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten a neck by Callsign Mav when second of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Caulfield over 7f in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten a neck by Callsign Mav when second of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Caulfield over 7f in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Alfareeq when 11th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in March last year.
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Alfareeq when 11th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in March last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Chelmsford City over 1m in September '20, beating Oh This Is Us by 3/4l.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Chelmsford City over 1m in September '20, beating Oh This Is Us by 3/4l.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav in the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) in April last year, beating Megallan by 1 1/4l.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav in the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) in April last year, beating Megallan by 1 1/4l.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Tempus when second of 4 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Tattersalls Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) in August last year.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Tempus when second of 4 at 11-10fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Tattersalls Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) in August last year.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 15 behind Al Suhail beaten 4 1/2l on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 15 behind Al Suhail beaten 4 1/2l on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
MASTER OF THE SEAS has been off the track since winning the Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket last April but that performance proved that he can go well fresh and the Classic-placed son of Dubawi could be hard to stop here. I Am Superman has to be of interest on his UAE debut given that he was a dual Group 2 winner over an extended 7f in Australia and he was only beaten a head into second when last seen in Group 1 company in September. Modern News is likely to be prominent early on and the consistent five-year-old is likely to go well, while Land Of Legends is a talented performer on his day and is another to note.
2021 2000 Guineas runner-up MASTER OF THE SEAS showed he's still a really smart operator when comfortably landing a Newmarket Group 3 back in April and can make light of another absence and provide Charlie Appleby with a sixth win in this since 2015. The selection's stablemate Modern News can give him most to do ahead of I Am Superman.
Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Pulledup here over 2m won by Stay Foolish in March last year on his latest outing.
Successful at 1m and 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Pulledup here over 2m won by Stay Foolish in March last year on his latest outing.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Hamish when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Peroni Nastro Azzurro Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) in October last year.
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 5l behind Hamish when fifth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Peroni Nastro Azzurro Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to soft) in October last year.
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Nations Pride when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Caesars Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes at Belmont At The Big A over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Nations Pride when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Caesars Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes at Belmont At The Big A over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Wickywickywheels when second of 0 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1 1/4l by Wickywickywheels when second of 0 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year.
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Enemy when seventh of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Enemy when seventh of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Enemy when fifth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Enemy when fifth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Or Gris when sixth of 11 on his latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 6f (soft) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Fabre in France.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Or Gris when sixth of 11 on his latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 6f (soft) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A Fabre in France.
Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year, beating Away He Goes by 1 1/4l.
Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m 3f (good) in December last year, beating Away He Goes by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Enemy when sixth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Enemy when sixth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Enemy when second of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Enemy when second of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
A case can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for GET SHIRTY, who was hugely progressive in the UK last season. The son of Teofilo won the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and the Old Newton Cup before finishing fifth in the Ebor. He then struggled in Group company but was not disgraced on either occasion and his best form gives him a big chance in this company. Global Heat is not the easiest to win with but he rarely runs poorly and has twice placed in Group 3 company over this C&D, including when third to Manobo in the Nad Al Sheba Trophy last February. Ardakan was highly tried last year and has to be respected on his debut for new connections, while Away He Goes and Traila have each-way claims.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Benefit beaten 2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to firm) in June last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Benefit beaten 2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to firm) in June last year.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Valiant Prince when sixth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Valiant Prince when sixth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Al Suhail when seventh of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Al Suhail when seventh of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Al Suhail when 11th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Al Suhail when 11th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 11l behind Al Suhail when 9th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather, but that win was over three years ago. Beaten 11l behind Al Suhail when 9th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Point Lynas at 7-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to firm) in August last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Point Lynas at 7-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to firm) in August last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Escobar at 22-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) in October last year.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Escobar at 22-1 when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) in October last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Escobar at 16-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) in October last year.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Escobar at 16-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to soft) in October last year.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when last of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when last of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Sovereign Prince when fourth of 7 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Sovereign Prince when fourth of 7 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind San Donato when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
He has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind San Donato when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 12l behind Saleymm when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to firm) in July last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 12l behind Saleymm when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to firm) in July last year.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Rodaballo when second of 12 on his latest outing at Hipodromo De La Zarzuela over 7f (soft) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G Arizkorreta in Spain.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Rodaballo when second of 12 on his latest outing at Hipodromo De La Zarzuela over 7f (soft) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with G Arizkorreta in Spain.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Audience when fifth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) in October last year.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Audience when fifth of 9 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) in October last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Strong Power when second of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Strong Power when second of 9 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Electrical Storm when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Electrical Storm when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this 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 here over 1m (good) earlier this 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 here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Bay Of Honour has to be of interest given that William Buick has chosen him over New Kingdom and Silent Film, who both have decent course form. Despite that, the vote goes to SPIRIT OF LIGHT, who caught the eye when staying on for fifth in the mile turf handicap here last week. That was his first start for 195 days and the six-year-old didn't get the clearest of passages on that occasion. The drop in trip should suit and he should be able to save ground from stall three. Shining Blue was a bit disappointing after winning his first three starts last year, but he remains unexposed and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Zainhom is not well drawn but he was placed in the Al Fahidi Fort over C&D last season and he could make the frame, while Raiku is another to consider.
SILENT FILM kickstarted 2022 with a C&D win after an absence and can repeat the feat off a handy-looking mark. Edraak also goes well fresh so rates the main threat ahead of Spangled Mac and Bay of Honour who look best equipped to fight it out for minor honours.
