EMBESTO looks marginally the pick in this field. Dolayli shouldn't be underestimated, while Strobe comes into calculations for third place.
Embesto
Dolayli
Strobe
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. Majestic Pride
J: Adrie de VriesT: Simon & Ed Crisford
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Smart gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Charlie Appleby when below form seventh of 13 in minor event at Sharjah (8.4f) 13 days ago. Respected.
7. Laasudood
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 5/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Meydan (8f) 15 days ago. Can give a good account.
2. Dolayli
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Smart gelding. First run since leaving Francis-Henri Graffard when 8 lengths eighth of 9 to Poker Face in Zabeel Mile (25/1) at Meydan (8f, good) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
12. Sadaaty
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Useful gelding. Course winner. 7/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (7f) 49 days ago.
14. Strobe
J: Ross CoakleyT: Simon & Ed Crisford
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Smart gelding. Below form 11¾ lengths third of 6 to Tuz in Dubawi Stakes (9/1) at Meydan (6f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Enters calculations.
3. Embesto
J: Ray DawsonT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
174
Verdict
Smart horse. 6/4, 11½ lengths fifth of 7 to Point Lynas in listed race at Pontefract (8f, good). Off 174 days. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Interesting recruit for yard and expected to be bang there if fully tuned up.
5. Jahoori
J: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful gelding. One win from 3 runs last year, latest at Abu Dhabi in November. Good second of 6 in handicap at this course (9.7f, 11/4) 21 days ago.
1. Alfareeq
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Useful gelding. 25/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Meydan (9f, good) 8 days ago. Chance if recapturing old form.
11. Remorse
J: Richard MullenT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
294
Verdict
C&D winner. 50/1, 19¾ lengths eleventh of 13 to Two Rivers Over in Godolphin Mile at Meydan (8f). Off 9 months. Down in grade but bit to prove at present.
13. Secret State
J: Connor BeasleyT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
658
Verdict
4 lengths fourth of 7 to Foxes Tales in listed race (11/4) at Kempton (10f). Off 21 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby. Best watched on UAE debut.
4. In Crowd
J: Xavier ZianiT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Smart horse at best. Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 13 in minor event at Sharjah (8.4f) 13 days ago. Bit to prove at present.
9. Marshall Plan
J: Qais Al BusaidiT: A. Al Shemaili, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
One win from 28 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Sharjah (8.4f) 13 days ago. Uphill task.
6. Karisoke
J: Carlos LopezT: O. Aashour, Saudi Arabia
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
1105
Verdict
Fourth of 6 in handicap at Dortmund (9f). Off 3 years. First run for yard after leaving Romy van der Meulen. Hard to make a case for.
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10. Oasis Boy
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Useful horse. Latest win at Meydan in December. 9/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Meydan (8f) 15 days ago.