TORIVEGA made a winning start out here last time and has sound claims of following up. Mozahim looks to have most to offer of the rest, while Morning has place prospects as well.
Torivega
Mozahim
Morning
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
10. Torivega
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
1.73
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful gelding. First run since leaving Ms Sheila Lavery when didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner minor event at this course (6f, 4/9) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
5. Morning
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
3.75
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Useful gelding. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Meydan (6f, 9/4) 29 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
8. Rawy
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
Price History:
7.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful horse. C&D winner. First run since leaving Julio Olascoaga when 16½ lengths fifth of 6 to Tuz in Dubawi Stakes at Meydan (6f, 50/1) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on pick of form.
6. Mozahim
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
10.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Useful horse. C&D winner. 2/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Should be on the premises.
1. Al Shibli
J: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
12.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 50/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Meydan (6f, good) 15 days ago. Has work to do.
7. Ocean Runner
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fairly useful gelding. 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Charlie Appleby when 2½ lengths third of 7 to Torivega in minor event at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Something to find on form.
4. Khamsin
J: Ray DawsonT: Salman Al Sabri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fair gelding. Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Sharjah (6f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
9. Split The Profit
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: Salman Al Sabri, UAE
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Meydan (5f, good) 8 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
2. Davy Lamp
J: Jules MobianT: R. Bouresly, Kuwait
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
62
Verdict
Fair gelding. Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time, 20¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Morning in minor event at Sharjah (6f) 62 days ago. Uphill task.
11. Shymay
J: Oscar ChavezT: O. Aashour, Saudi Arabia
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
One win from 30 Flat runs. 66/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Meydan (5f, good) 8 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
3. Jaarim
J: Carlos LopezT: O. Aashour, Saudi Arabia
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1813
Verdict
16/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Meydan (8f). Off over 4 years. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Fawzi Abdulla Nass. Very hard to make a case for after lengthy layoff.