MONFRID made a good start at Jebel Ali a fortnight ago and could be the way to go back over 7f. Spanish runner El Bosnia is interesting again, while Olympic Candle can have a say as well for Godolphin.
Monfrid
El Bosnia
Olympic Candle
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
8. Monfrid
J: Ray DawsonT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 22/150-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
First run since leaving William Haggas when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f, 16/1) 12 days ago. Booking of Dawson a plus. Likely type.
10. El Bosnia
J: Vaclav JanacekT: G. Arizkorreta, Spain
F: 83112-021
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
5/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 7 days ago. Noteworthy runner.
6. Jumaira Bay
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 56/40274-7
Price History:
9.00
Age:
8
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 35 days ago.
1. Expert Choice
J: Jim CrowleyT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
F: 35661-871
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (8f, good) 21 days ago by 1½ lengths from El Bosnia. One to consider.
2. Molaqab
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 4316/285-7
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Creditable seventh of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/1) 63 days ago, never nearer.
15. Condor Pasa
J: Adrie de VriesT: Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Bahrain
F: 43197-396
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 9/1, creditable 2½ lengths sixth of 13 to Expert Choice in handicap at this course (8f, good) 21 days ago.
9. Olympic Candle
J: Charlie BennettT: Saeed bin Suroor
F: 05422-965
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
11/1, bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, never nearer. Enters calculations.
14. Inner City
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 4354/516
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Winner at Jebel Ali in February. 6/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 12 days ago.
5. The Ice Phoenix
J: K. AlalosT: Lucie Botti, UAE
F: 188614-86
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win at Southwell in September. Bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 6/1) 35 days ago.
11. Arabic Art
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: Saeed bin Suroor
F: 2/59
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
11/2, ninth of 16 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 35 days ago.
7. Kings Fountain
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 4247-3441
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Career best when winning 16-runner maiden (9/1) at Jebel Ali (7f) 12 days ago by 2 lengths from Thunder D’oro. Could go well again.
16. Mount Tambora
J: Hamed Al BusaidiT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 09745-600
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 8/1, 23¾ lengths last of 13 to Expert Choice in handicap at this course (8f, good) 21 days ago.
4. Eye On The Prize
J: Richard MullenT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
F: 225120-56
Price History:
3.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (8f, good) 40 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. Story Of Light
J: Saif Al BalushiT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 3086-5450
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Below form tenth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good, 14/1) 28 days ago.
12. Atif
J: Sandro De PaivaT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 11/856-00
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
18/1, last of 15 in handicap at Meydan (8f) 28 days ago.
13. Excel Power
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 078489-00
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (8f) 28 days ago.
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18. Honest Desire
J: ReserveT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 261/09-055
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Respectable 2 lengths fifth of 13 to Expert Choice in handicap at this course (8f, good, 5/1) 21 days ago. RESERVE.
17. Thunder Doro
J: ReserveT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 02
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
2 lengths second of 16 to King's Fountain in maiden (33/1) at Jebel Ali (7f) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE.
19. Mustajaab
J: ReserveT: Lucie Botti, UAE
F: 07578-008
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 18/1, 10½ lengths eighth of 13 to Expert Choice in handicap at this course (8f, good) 21 days ago. RESERVE.
20. Ribhi
J: ReserveT: John Hyde, UAE
F: 00050/
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
462
Verdict
Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (7f, 18/1) 15 months ago. RESERVE.