TACTICAL BOUND is the one to beat judged on overall form. Secret Manner can build on his recent debut effort, while Alsayef is not out of it where the places are concerned.
Tactical Bound
Secret Manner
Alsayef
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Tactical Bound
J: Adrie de VriesT: Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Bahrain
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Second of 7 in minor event (13/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Sets the standard.
3. Alsayef
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Fairly useful gelding. 15/8, second of 12 in maiden at this course (9.7f) 21 days ago. Respected.
6. Secret Manner
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Promising sort. 11/2 and tongue strap on, fourth of 12 in maiden at this course (9.7f) 21 days ago. Likely to improve.
4. Hopefully Yes
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Fair gelding. 15/2, fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Up in trip.
10. Norato
J: Alexandre da SilvaT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Modest colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Meydan (8f, 16/1) 43 days ago. Makes only limited appeal.
5. Inner Wisdom
J: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Fair gelding. 25/1, first run since leaving Charlie Appleby when fifth of 13 in maiden at Meydan (8f) 43 days ago.
8. Venetian Style
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Fair gelding. Eighth of 13 in handicap at Meydan (9.4f, 9/1) 36 days ago. Something to find on form.
2. Acclaim To Royalty
J: Richard MullenT: Osama Refai, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 12 Flat runs. 50/1, eighth of 14 at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
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1. Nice Name
J: Jose SantiagoT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
£95,000 2-Y-O, Tiznow gelding. Dam winning sister to US listed stakes winner. From good family. Probably best watched on belated debut.
9. Mesyaal
J: Ray DawsonT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
eyeshields
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Modest filly. 11/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (9.7f) 21 days ago. Has work to do.