Meydan 25 February 2022
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Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 13l behind Withering when 9th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 13l behind Withering when 9th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Placed once in two starts. Finished 12l behind Summer Is Tomorrow when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f in December last year.
Placed once in two starts. Finished 12l behind Summer Is Tomorrow when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f in December last year.
A winner at 6f on polytrack. Third of 10 behind Wild Place beaten 3 1/2l on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 6f on polytrack. Third of 10 behind Wild Place beaten 3 1/2l on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 8l behind Wild Place when seventh of 10 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 8l behind Wild Place when seventh of 10 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 17l behind Bendoog when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 1m last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 17l behind Bendoog when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 1m last month.
A winner at 1m 2f. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when eighth of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 1m 2f. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when eighth of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 7f. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when seventh of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 7f. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when seventh of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Finished 6l behind Azure Coast when sixth of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Finished 6l behind Azure Coast when sixth of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Finished 3l behind Libyan Classic when fourth of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Finished 3l behind Libyan Classic when fourth of 9 on his latest outing at Jebel Ali over 6f earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Third of 6 behind Get Back Goldie beaten 2 3/4l on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
A winner at 6f. Third of 6 behind Get Back Goldie beaten 2 3/4l on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
All of these have questions to answer but the marginal preference is for SADAATY, who chased a pace that was far too fast when finishing sixth in the UAE 2000 Guineas here earlier in the month. The son of Munnings should get a good trip from stall three today and the drop back in distance is unlikely to be a problem. Rawy set that frantic pace in the Guineas and he should be able to dominate at more sensible speed. That said, he finished very tired and the two-week turnaround has to be a major concern. Summer Is Tomorrow didn't appear to handle the hill at Jebel Ali last time but his previous form at this venue is very encouraging, although he could be trapped wide.
RAWY failed to stay 1m in a much better race than this a fortnight ago and down in trip, is taken to make the most of this easier assignment. Summer Is Tomorrow is the most pragmatic second option, while Sadaaty warrants a second look as well.
He has won four times from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating He's A Balter by a neck.
He has won four times from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating He's A Balter by a neck.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Will To Win by 1/2l.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Will To Win by 1/2l.
Winner of five races at 6f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Haqeeqy when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races at 6f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Haqeeqy when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Batwan when 11th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Batwan when 11th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Storm Damage when seventh of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Storm Damage when seventh of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Dam unraced. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Dam unraced. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
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 Jadwal beaten 3/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
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 Jadwal beaten 3/4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Meraas when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Meraas when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f earlier this month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 18l behind Storm Damage when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 18l behind Storm Damage when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Haqeeqy when fourth of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Haqeeqy when fourth of 16 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Al Salt when 11th of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Al Salt when 11th of 15 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Valiant Prince when 9th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Valiant Prince when 9th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Jadwal has taken a big step forward since arriving in the UAE last year, winning his last two starts in local company, but he needs to defy a career-high mark and step up in grade today. With that in mind, preference is for BATWAN, who accounted for a decent field in a rated conditions event over C&D a month ago. That form suggests that a mark of 99 is workable for the Franch raider and he should not be discounted. Taneen was only three quarters of a length behind Jadwal last time and is 4lb better off with that rival today. Ekhtiyaar is clearly not the force of old but the handicapper has given him a chance and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix.
BATWAN bounced right back to form on his yard debut when going in over C&D last month and is weighted to follow up now going handicapping. Taneen comes here in good nick and can also boast a C&D success so is feared most, although fellow C&D scorer Jadwal and in-form Harry's Bar can both make their presence felt too in an open handicap.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 5l behind Mutaraffa when 10th of 16 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 5l behind Mutaraffa when 10th of 16 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 5l behind Lazuli when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 5l behind Lazuli when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 13l behind Mubakker when seventh of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 13l behind Mubakker when seventh of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of five races at 5f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 5l behind Lazuli when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Winner of five races at 5f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 5l behind Lazuli when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f including 8 wins on the all-weather (5 PO). Finished 5l behind Mubakker when fourth of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f including 8 wins on the all-weather (5 PO). Finished 5l behind Mubakker when fourth of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Meraas when last of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
He has won four times from 5f to 6f. Beaten 10l behind Meraas when last of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f including a win on polytrack. Finished 4l behind Jadwal when fourth of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f including a win on polytrack. Finished 4l behind Jadwal when fourth of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 6l by Imperial Empire when second of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f, but last win was over four years ago. Beaten 6l by Imperial Empire when second of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Doug O'Neill has had a major impact on the Carnival this season (three winners and three placed from just nine runners) and the American trainer could add to his haul with NOTRE DAME. The five-year-old failed to make an impression in the Group 3 Al Shindagha Sprint over C&D last time but this is a much weaker contest and a mark of 92 gives him a big chance. Waady has not been at his very best on turf this season but he was second in the Group 3 Dubawi Stakes when last seen on dirt a year ago and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix today. Bochart has the ability to go well but he is arguably at his best over 7f these days and he's not been breaking as well as he used to. Desert Doctor and Behavioral Bias would need a fast pace to produce their best but they are capable of making the frame in a race of this nature.
NOTRE DAME was well held in a C&D Group 3 last time, but he's worth another chance now switched to a handicap from a fair opening mark. Desert Doctor can have a say if building on his latest effort, while Live In The Moment is another to consider returning to calmer waters.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Eastern World when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in February last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Eastern World when fifth of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f in February last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Appreciated beaten 3 1/2l on his latest outing here over 1m 2f earlier this month.
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Appreciated beaten 3 1/2l on his latest outing here over 1m 2f earlier this month.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 17l behind Moqtarreb when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
He has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 17l behind Moqtarreb when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) in December last year.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Valiant Prince when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 15l behind Valiant Prince when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Well beaten behind Valiant Prince when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Marie's Diamond by 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good ground. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Marie's Diamond by 1/2l.
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind Global Storm beaten 3/4l on his latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind Global Storm beaten 3/4l on his latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 4f. A winner at Ankara over 1m 4f in October last year, beating UNKNOWN. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tevfik Bardakci in Turkey.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 4f. A winner at Ankara over 1m 4f in October last year, beating UNKNOWN. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tevfik Bardakci in Turkey.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Al Madhar beaten 4 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Al Madhar beaten 4 1/2l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Star Safari when fifth of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Star Safari when fifth of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Lord Glitters when second of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Lord Glitters when second of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f earlier this month.
She has won four times from 5f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Ovrevoll over 1m 2f (good) in October last year, beating Hollywoodboulevard by 2l.
She has won four times from 5f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at Ovrevoll over 1m 2f (good) in October last year, beating Hollywoodboulevard by 2l.
Star Safari won this race 12 months ago and is likely to go very well once again today, although he only beat Bedouin's Story on that occasion and his form this season has been good but not very strong. With that in mind, preference is for ROYAL FLEET, who only found one too good in the Al Rashidiya on his UAE debut last month. The son of Dubawi then bumped into Lord Glitters in the Singspiel a couple of weeks ago and a reproduction of that level of form today may well be good enough to win this contest. Integrant has an each-way chance having caught the eye when behind Star Safari in the Zabeel Turf, but he is 6lb worse off with that rival.
Hard to side against last year's winner STAR SAFARI after his smooth victory over Marie's Diamond here 4 weeks ago. Integrant is interesting after a promising run in that race, with Royal Fleet also a contender.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4l behind Poster Paint when fourth of 10 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4l behind Poster Paint when fourth of 10 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 14l behind Sovereign Prince when last of 6 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 14l behind Sovereign Prince when last of 6 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when last of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when last of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-9fav at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f in November last year, beating Levitate by 3l.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 2-9fav at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f in November last year, beating Levitate by 3l.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Island Falcon when second of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Island Falcon when second of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when 12th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten behind Azure Coast when 12th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Green Team Station by 1 1/4l.
A winner at Abu Dhabi over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Green Team Station by 1 1/4l.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sovereign Prince when fourth of 6 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sovereign Prince when fourth of 6 on his latest outing here over 1m earlier this month.
NEW KINGDOM was beaten at 4/11 in the trial for this contest a month ago but this extra furlong should suit this son of Dubawi and he can make amends. Nations Pride has won twice in the UK and that includes an easy success over 1m2f at Chelmsford when last seen in November. The layoff is a slight concern but he may well be the main threat to his stablemate. Pjerrot disappointed on dirt last time but he was not far behind the selection in the trial.
Not for the first time Charlie Appleby's runners look the ones to focus on with NEW KINGDOM selected to come out on top. He improved on the bare form of his Haydock victory when finishing runner-up at this track 5 weeks ago and, with this step up to 1¼m sure to suit, he can get the better of stablemate Nations Pride. Sed Maarib looks best of the remainder.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Global Storm when 9th of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Global Storm when 9th of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Storm Damage when last of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten behind Storm Damage when last of 16 on his latest outing here over 7f earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 1m. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Desert Wisdom by a neck.
Successful at 6f and 1m. A winner over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Desert Wisdom by a neck.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m including a win on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Valiant Prince when 13th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m including a win on the all-weather. Beaten 19l behind Valiant Prince when 13th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 17l behind Real World when 10th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
A winner at 1m. Beaten 17l behind Real World when 10th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
A winner at 1m 1f. Well beaten behind Dubai Icon when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
A winner at 1m 1f. Well beaten behind Dubai Icon when 14th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Successful at 6f and 1m. Well beaten behind Hypothetical when seventh of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Successful at 6f and 1m. Well beaten behind Hypothetical when seventh of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 2f on the all-weather (2 PO). Well beaten behind Dubai Icon when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f last month.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 2f on the all-weather (2 PO). Well beaten behind Dubai Icon when 11th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f last month.
Successful twice at 1m. Third of 9 behind Discovery Island beaten 4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 1m. Third of 9 behind Discovery Island beaten 4l on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 20l behind Imperial Empire when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Finished 20l behind Imperial Empire when sixth of 9 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m. A winner over this course and distance last month, beating Zero To A Hundred by 1 1/4l.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m. A winner over this course and distance last month, beating Zero To A Hundred by 1 1/4l.
SCABBARD lost his way after finishing fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile back in 2019 but he won well on his UAE debut over C&D late last month. The five-year-old has been given plenty of time to recover from those exertions and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role once again today. Dessman has struggled in two starts this season but this is a big drop in grade and the handicapper has given him a chance. Discovery Island won a conditions event here last time but the strength of that form can be questioned and a 15lb rise in the ratings is a major concern. Bright Start failed to make an impact on his return to action over 1m2f here last month but he was second to Hypothetical in a handicap over C&D a year ago.
A chance is taken on BRIGHT START leaving his reappearance run behind as he's well treated on the form he showed here early last year. Scabbard made a winning start for the Doug Watson stable over C&D last month and is feared most ahead of Law of Peace.
