IMPERIAL EMPEROR turned in a new best effort last time and has obvious claims of following up. Khanjar is hard to ignore if looking elsewhere, while Moonshiner could have a say too.
Imperial Emperor
Khanjar
Moonshiner
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Imperial Emperor
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: B. Seemar, UAE
F: 1/155-301
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. First run since leaving Charlie Appleby when 5/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Should give another good account.
2. Atif
J: Pat DobbsT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 11-8
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
First run since leaving Roberto Pellegatta when tailed-off eighth of 9 to Meshtri in listed race at this C&D (16/1) 21 days ago, slowly away. Booking of Dobbs a plus. Makes handicap debut.
3. Thegreatcollection
J: Adrie de VriesT: D. Watson, UAE
F: 488-17000
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. 25/1, well-beaten twelfth of 13 to Imperial Emperor in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Has work to do.
4. Aldous Huxley
J: Bernardo PinheiroT: S. bin Ghadayer, UAE
F: 122/895
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fifth of 13 in minor event at Abu Dhabi (8f, good) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5. Khanjar
J: Daniel TudhopeT: M. Al Mheiri, UAE
F: 20-082572
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (6/1) at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt.
6. Al Jaddaf
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 17-39246P
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Pulled up in listed race over C&D (20/1) 21 days ago won by Meshtri.
7. Moonshiner
J: Sandro De PaivaT: Julio Olascoaga, Uruguay
F: 51115
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
3 wins from 5 runs this year. 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Jorge J. Rey when fifth of 7 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut.