REBAATT is marginally preferred in this trappy finale. Cosmic Desert can prove the sternest opposition, while Waqet is in the running for a share of the minor money.
Rebaatt
Cosmic Desert
Waqet
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Arabian Tale
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Length second of 11 to Dubai Welcome in handicap (16/1) at this course (9.7f) 12 days ago.
3. Rebaatt
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
190
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 10/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas and booking of Coen a plus. Interesting new recruit to UAE.
2. Azan
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
134
Verdict
Third in domestic Group 1 at Nal'chik on final start for S. S. Yuhigov. Off 134 days. Has joined powerful yard but market best guide on UAE debut.
7. Waqet
J: Silvestre De SousaT: M. Al Baidhaei, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Two wins from 5 runs last year. First run since leaving M. Al Mheiri when 10/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9.7f) 49 days ago. Shortlisted.
1. Mersaal
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Michael Costa when below form fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Up in trip but drops in grade.
8. Dubai Welcome
J: Qais Al BusaidiT: Mohammed Al Mahrooqi, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Won 11-runner handicap at this course (9.7f, 33/1) 12 days ago by length from Arabian Tale.
12. Fall Of Rome
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Last of 10 in handicap at Sharjah (9.9f) 6 days ago.
4. Wessall
J: Ray DawsonT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/2, creditable 5½ lengths fourth of 11 to Dubai Welcome in handicap at this course (9.7f) 12 days ago.
6. Cosmic Desert
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Course winner. 17/2, respectable 5 lengths third of 11 to Dubai Welcome in handicap at this course (9.7f) 12 days ago. Respected.
10. Lajooje
J: Adrie de VriesT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 20/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Bit to prove at present.
11. Nova Roma
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
1381
Verdict
Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Meydan (9.9f, good). Off over 3 years and makes only limited appeal.