DARK SAFFRON can strike at the second time of asking. Malhouf is just about preferred for the forecast, while Undefeated could also get a look-in first time out.
Dark Saffron
Malhouf
Undefeated
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. African Candy
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 15. €190,000 2-y-o, Twirling Candy colt. Dam US Grade 1 winner. Fifth in recent barrier trial at this course. Needs market check.
2. Dark Saffron
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 2
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Promising individual. 16/1 and blinkered, second of 3 in maiden at Jebel Ali (5f) 20 days ago. Likely to improve.
3. Exculpation
J: Jose SantiagoT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 8. €150,000 2-y-o, Blame colt. Dam winning half-sister to US stakes winner, who was also placed in multiple graded races. Last of 4 in recent barrier trial at Jebel Ali. Looks stable third string on jockey bookings.
4. Gallant Blade
J: Xavier ZianiT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Modest colt. Last of 4 in maiden at Jebel Ali (6f, 5/1) 6 days ago.
5. Malhouf
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 5. $300,000Y, Authentic colt. Half-brother to US stakes winner. Dam maiden out of US listed stakes winner. From very good family. Had 2 runs in barrier trials, third at this course earlier this month. Newcomers from yard often fancied.
6. Undefeated
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 5. $200,000 2-y-o, Vekoma colt. Dam sister to a US stakes winner and half-sister to 2 US listed stakes winners. Second in recent barrier trial at this course. Of obvious interest on debut for powerful yard.
7. Vivido
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 13. $95,000 2-y-o, Uncle Lino colt. Dam winning half-sister to a multiple US stakes winner. Fourth in recent barrier trial at this course.