A trappy contest and marginal preference is for EL INTROVERTIDO. Tolmount can also play a leading role once more, while Matloob commands respect as well on UAE debut.
El Introvertido
Tolmount
Matloob
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
1. Tawalla
J: Ben Martin CoenT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 6/2116-3
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
First run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when respectable third of 16 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 19 days ago.
2. Jumaira Bay
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 9/056-4027
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Seventh of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Jebel Ali (6f) 20 days ago.
3. El Introvertido
J: Pat CosgraveT: Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Bahrain
F: 7043-1265
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
4/1, below form fifth of 9 in minor event at Jebel Ali (8f) 6 days ago. Shortlist material.
5. Urgent Appeal
J: Kok Wei HoongT: R. Bouresly, Kuwait
F: 00/000
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Twelfth of 14 in minor event at Sharjah (6f) 5 days ago. Hard to make a case for.
6. Matloob
J: Ray DawsonT: Michael Costa, UAE
F: 40150-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
456
Verdict
Lightly-raced winner. Bit below form thirteenth of 20 in nursery (22/1) at York (7f, good to firm). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Interesting if taking to the surface.
7. Condor Pasa
J: Adrie de VriesT: Fawzi Abdulla Nass, Bahrain
F: 8422-4319
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
10/1, creditable ninth of 16 in handicap at Meydan (9f, good). Off 8 months. Down in trip. Bit to prove on dirt.
8. Tolmount
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 10-046531
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won 12-runner handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
9. Mayaadeen
J: Sam HitchcottT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 0744-4146
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Below form sixth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D. Off 8 months. Respected.
10. Shababy
J: Daniel TudhopeT: A. Al Shemaili, UAE
F: 561-098
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
251
Verdict
Eighth of 16 in minor event at Jebel Ali (7f, 22/1). Off 8 months. Bit to prove on handicap debut.
11. Atlantic Sky
J: Silvestre De SousaT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 3/0622-505
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
13. Shymay
J: Jose SantiagoT: O. Aashour, Saudi Arabia
F: 853980-80
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
253
Verdict
One win from 27 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good). Off 8 months. Hard to make a case for.
14. Gamekeeper
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 31-305649
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
visor and tongue strap
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
First run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when ninth of 10 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f, 28/1) 20 days ago.
15. Trip To Rome
J: Qais Al BusaidiT: Osama Refai, UAE
F: 36758008
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
40/1, first run since leaving Ian Williams when eighth of 10 in handicap at Jebel Ali (6f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
16. Kings Fountain
J: Saif Al BalushiT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 46-454
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
157
Verdict
Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft, 3/1). Off 157 days. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Best watched on dirt debut.
17. Sendeed
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: R. Bouresly, Kuwait
F: 7/409-5509
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Course winner. Ninth of 14 in minor event at Sharjah (6f) 5 days ago. May need a couple of these to falter.
18. Fall Of Rome
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 6355-4221
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
232
Verdict
Won 15-runner handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good). Off 7 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
19. Chosen Mark
J: ReserveT: A. Al Shemaili, UAE
F: 131268-00
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (7f, good) 19 days ago.
20. Khamsin
J: ReserveT: Salman Al Sabri, UAE
F: 4-4468235
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
16/1, first run since leaving David Simcock when below form fifth of 15 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago.